Finding the Third Proportional to 170,994 and 370,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,994 and 370,968 is: 804,807.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,994 : 370,968 = 370,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,994/370,968 = 370,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,994x = 370,968 × 370,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,994x = 137,617,257,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,617,257,024/170,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,807.52
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