Finding the Third Proportional to 170,244 and 345,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,244 and 345,352 is: 700,570.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,244 : 345,352 = 345,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,244/345,352 = 345,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,244x = 345,352 × 345,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,244x = 119,268,003,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,268,003,904/170,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,570.97
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