Finding the Third Proportional to 170,196 and 354,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,196 and 354,394 is: 737,943.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,196 : 354,394 = 354,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,196/354,394 = 354,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,196x = 354,394 × 354,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,196x = 125,595,107,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,595,107,236/170,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,943.94
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