Finding the Third Proportional to 170,260 and 257,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,260 and 257,756 is: 390,215.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,260 : 257,756 = 257,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,260/257,756 = 257,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,260x = 257,756 × 257,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,260x = 66,438,155,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,438,155,536/170,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,215.88
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