Finding the Third Proportional to 170,544 and 352,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,544 and 352,056 is: 726,753.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,544 : 352,056 = 352,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,544/352,056 = 352,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,544x = 352,056 × 352,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,544x = 123,943,427,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,943,427,136/170,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,753.37
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