Finding the Third Proportional to 170,538 and 238,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,538 and 238,545 is: 333,671.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,538 : 238,545 = 238,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,538/238,545 = 238,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,538x = 238,545 × 238,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,538x = 56,903,717,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,903,717,025/170,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,671.77
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