Finding the Third Proportional to 170,614 and 367,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,614 and 367,146 is: 790,065.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,614 : 367,146 = 367,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,614/367,146 = 367,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,614x = 367,146 × 367,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,614x = 134,796,185,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,796,185,316/170,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,065.21
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