Finding the Third Proportional to 170,635.13 and 367,028.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,635.13 and 367,028.63 is: 789,462.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,635.13 : 367,028.63 = 367,028.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,635.13/367,028.63 = 367,028.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,635.13x = 367,028.63 × 367,028.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,635.13x = 134,710,011,569.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,710,011,569.39/170,635.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,462.38
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