Finding the Third Proportional to 170,822 and 366,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,822 and 366,910 is: 788,089.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,822 : 366,910 = 366,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,822/366,910 = 366,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,822x = 366,910 × 366,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,822x = 134,622,948,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,622,948,100/170,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,089.05
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