Finding the Third Proportional to 170,462 and 255,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,462 and 255,585 is: 383,215.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,462 : 255,585 = 255,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,462/255,585 = 255,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,462x = 255,585 × 255,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,462x = 65,323,692,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,323,692,225/170,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,215.57
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