Finding the Third Proportional to 170,572 and 267,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,572 and 267,564 is: 419,708.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,572 : 267,564 = 267,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,572/267,564 = 267,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,572x = 267,564 × 267,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,572x = 71,590,494,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,590,494,096/170,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,708.36
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