Finding the Third Proportional to 170,077 and 371,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,077 and 371,239 is: 810,329.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,077 : 371,239 = 371,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,077/371,239 = 371,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,077x = 371,239 × 371,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,077x = 137,818,395,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,818,395,121/170,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,329.41
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