Finding the Third Proportional to 170,410 and 358,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,410 and 358,446 is: 753,967.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,410 : 358,446 = 358,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,410/358,446 = 358,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,410x = 358,446 × 358,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,410x = 128,483,534,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,483,534,916/170,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,967.11
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