Finding the Third Proportional to 170,618 and 367,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,618 and 367,154 is: 790,081.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,618 : 367,154 = 367,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,618/367,154 = 367,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,618x = 367,154 × 367,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,618x = 134,802,059,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,802,059,716/170,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,081.12
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