Finding the Third Proportional to 170,070 and 371,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,070 and 371,223 is: 810,292.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,070 : 371,223 = 371,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,070/371,223 = 371,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,070x = 371,223 × 371,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,070x = 137,806,515,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,806,515,729/170,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,292.91
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