Finding the Third Proportional to 170,676 and 367,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,676 and 367,515 is: 791,366.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,676 : 367,515 = 367,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,676/367,515 = 367,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,676x = 367,515 × 367,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,676x = 135,067,275,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,067,275,225/170,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,366.54
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