Finding the Third Proportional to 170,545.50 and 371,346.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,545.50 and 371,346.19 is: 808,570.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,545.50 : 371,346.19 = 371,346.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,545.50/371,346.19 = 371,346.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,545.50x = 371,346.19 × 371,346.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,545.50x = 137,897,990,970.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,897,990,970.79/170,545.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,570.09
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