Finding the Third Proportional to 170,011 and 371,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,011 and 371,126 is: 810,150.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,011 : 371,126 = 371,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,011/371,126 = 371,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,011x = 371,126 × 371,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,011x = 137,734,507,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,734,507,876/170,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,150.57
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