Finding the Third Proportional to 170,904 and 368,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,904 and 368,106 is: 792,854.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,904 : 368,106 = 368,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,904/368,106 = 368,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,904x = 368,106 × 368,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,904x = 135,502,027,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,502,027,236/170,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,854.63
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