Finding the Third Proportional to 170,344.50 and 358,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,344.50 and 358,344 is: 753,827.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,344.50 : 358,344 = 358,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,344.50/358,344 = 358,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,344.50x = 358,344 × 358,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,344.50x = 128,410,422,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,410,422,336/170,344.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,827.82
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