Finding the Third Proportional to 170,900 and 367,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,900 and 367,096 is: 788,528.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,900 : 367,096 = 367,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,900/367,096 = 367,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,900x = 367,096 × 367,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,900x = 134,759,473,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,759,473,216/170,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,528.22
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