Finding the Third Proportional to 170,832 and 366,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,832 and 366,924 is: 788,103.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,832 : 366,924 = 366,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,832/366,924 = 366,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,832x = 366,924 × 366,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,832x = 134,633,221,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,633,221,776/170,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,103.06
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