Finding the Third Proportional to 170,190 and 371,540.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,190 and 371,540.25 is: 811,106.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,190 : 371,540.25 = 371,540.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,190/371,540.25 = 371,540.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,190x = 371,540.25 × 371,540.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,190x = 138,042,157,370.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,042,157,370.06/170,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,106.16
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