Finding the Third Proportional to 170,348 and 358,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,348 and 358,352 is: 753,845.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,348 : 358,352 = 358,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,348/358,352 = 358,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,348x = 358,352 × 358,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,348x = 128,416,155,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,416,155,904/170,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,845.99
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