Finding the Third Proportional to 170,925.75 and 368,133.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,925.75 and 368,133.75 is: 792,873.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,925.75 : 368,133.75 = 368,133.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,925.75/368,133.75 = 368,133.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,925.75x = 368,133.75 × 368,133.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,925.75x = 135,522,457,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,522,457,889.06/170,925.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,873.27
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