Finding the Third Proportional to 170,336 and 351,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,336 and 351,612 is: 725,806.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,336 : 351,612 = 351,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,336/351,612 = 351,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,336x = 351,612 × 351,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,336x = 123,630,998,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,630,998,544/170,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,806.63
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