Finding the Third Proportional to 170,646 and 367,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,646 and 367,048 is: 789,495.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,646 : 367,048 = 367,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,646/367,048 = 367,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,646x = 367,048 × 367,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,646x = 134,724,234,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,724,234,304/170,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,495.41
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