Finding the Third Proportional to 170,122 and 371,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,122 and 371,330 is: 810,512.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,122 : 371,330 = 371,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,122/371,330 = 371,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,122x = 371,330 × 371,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,122x = 137,885,968,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,885,968,900/170,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,512.27
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