Finding the Third Proportional to 170,112 and 243,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,112 and 243,504 is: 348,559.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,112 : 243,504 = 243,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,112/243,504 = 243,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,112x = 243,504 × 243,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,112x = 59,294,198,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,294,198,016/170,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,559.76
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