Finding the Third Proportional to 170,092 and 372,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,092 and 372,502 is: 815,780.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,092 : 372,502 = 372,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,092/372,502 = 372,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,092x = 372,502 × 372,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,092x = 138,757,740,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,757,740,004/170,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,780.52
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