Finding the Third Proportional to 170,081 and 372,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,081 and 372,387 is: 815,329.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,081 : 372,387 = 372,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,081/372,387 = 372,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,081x = 372,387 × 372,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,081x = 138,672,077,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,672,077,769/170,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,329.62
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