Finding the Third Proportional to 170,632 and 367,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,632 and 367,427 is: 791,191.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,632 : 367,427 = 367,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,632/367,427 = 367,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,632x = 367,427 × 367,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,632x = 135,002,600,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,002,600,329/170,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,191.57
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