Finding the Third Proportional to 170,022 and 397,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,022 and 397,110 is: 927,505.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,022 : 397,110 = 397,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,022/397,110 = 397,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,022x = 397,110 × 397,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,022x = 157,696,352,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,696,352,100/170,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,505.57
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