Finding the Third Proportional to 170,256 and 370,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,256 and 370,296 is: 805,370.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,256 : 370,296 = 370,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,256/370,296 = 370,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,256x = 370,296 × 370,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,256x = 137,119,127,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,119,127,616/170,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,370.31
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