Finding the Third Proportional to 170,373 and 373,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,373 and 373,551 is: 819,028.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,373 : 373,551 = 373,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,373/373,551 = 373,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,373x = 373,551 × 373,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,373x = 139,540,349,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,540,349,601/170,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,028.54
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