Finding the Third Proportional to 170,641 and 367,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,641 and 367,041 is: 789,488.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,641 : 367,041 = 367,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,641/367,041 = 367,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,641x = 367,041 × 367,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,641x = 134,719,095,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,719,095,681/170,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,488.43
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