Finding the Third Proportional to 170,114 and 397,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,114 and 397,337 is: 928,064.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,114 : 397,337 = 397,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,114/397,337 = 397,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,114x = 397,337 × 397,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,114x = 157,876,691,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,876,691,569/170,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,064.07
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