Finding the Third Proportional to 170,222 and 370,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,222 and 370,294 is: 805,522.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,222 : 370,294 = 370,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,222/370,294 = 370,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,222x = 370,294 × 370,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,222x = 137,117,646,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,117,646,436/170,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,522.47
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