Finding the Third Proportional to 170,354 and 358,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,354 and 358,362 is: 753,861.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,354 : 358,362 = 358,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,354/358,362 = 358,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,354x = 358,362 × 358,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,354x = 128,423,323,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,423,323,044/170,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,861.51
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