Finding the Third Proportional to 170,188 and 363,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,188 and 363,544 is: 776,577.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,188 : 363,544 = 363,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,188/363,544 = 363,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,188x = 363,544 × 363,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,188x = 132,164,239,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,164,239,936/170,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,577.90
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