Finding the Third Proportional to 170,424 and 250,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,424 and 250,380 is: 367,848.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,424 : 250,380 = 250,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,424/250,380 = 250,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,424x = 250,380 × 250,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,424x = 62,690,144,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,690,144,400/170,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,848.10
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