Finding the Third Proportional to 170,254 and 345,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,254 and 345,372 is: 700,610.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,254 : 345,372 = 345,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,254/345,372 = 345,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,254x = 345,372 × 345,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,254x = 119,281,818,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,281,818,384/170,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,610.96
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