Finding the Third Proportional to 170,322 and 351,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,322 and 351,578 is: 725,725.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,322 : 351,578 = 351,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,322/351,578 = 351,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,322x = 351,578 × 351,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,322x = 123,607,090,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,607,090,084/170,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,725.92
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