Finding the Third Proportional to 170,350.50 and 358,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,350.50 and 358,353 is: 753,839.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,350.50 : 358,353 = 358,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,350.50/358,353 = 358,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,350.50x = 358,353 × 358,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,350.50x = 128,416,872,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,416,872,609/170,350.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,839.13
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