Finding the Third Proportional to 170,090 and 372,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,090 and 372,436 is: 815,501.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,090 : 372,436 = 372,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,090/372,436 = 372,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,090x = 372,436 × 372,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,090x = 138,708,574,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,708,574,096/170,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,501.05
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