Finding the Third Proportional to 170,608 and 367,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,608 and 367,136 is: 790,049.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,608 : 367,136 = 367,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,608/367,136 = 367,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,608x = 367,136 × 367,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,608x = 134,788,842,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,788,842,496/170,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,049.95
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