Finding the Third Proportional to 170,336 and 375,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,336 and 375,232 is: 826,595.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,336 : 375,232 = 375,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,336/375,232 = 375,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,336x = 375,232 × 375,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,336x = 140,799,053,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,799,053,824/170,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,595.99
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