Finding the Third Proportional to 170,024 and 372,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,024 and 372,368 is: 815,519.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,024 : 372,368 = 372,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,024/372,368 = 372,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,024x = 372,368 × 372,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,024x = 138,657,927,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,657,927,424/170,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,519.74
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