Finding the Third Proportional to 170,110 and 371,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,110 and 371,300 is: 810,438.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,110 : 371,300 = 371,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,110/371,300 = 371,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,110x = 371,300 × 371,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,110x = 137,863,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,863,690,000/170,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,438.48
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