Finding the Third Proportional to 170,132 and 371,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,132 and 371,396 is: 810,752.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,132 : 371,396 = 371,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,132/371,396 = 371,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,132x = 371,396 × 371,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,132x = 137,934,988,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,934,988,816/170,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,752.76
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