Finding the Third Proportional to 170,177 and 363,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,177 and 363,522 is: 776,534.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,177 : 363,522 = 363,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,177/363,522 = 363,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,177x = 363,522 × 363,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,177x = 132,148,244,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,148,244,484/170,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,534.11
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