Finding the Third Proportional to 170,618 and 372,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,618 and 372,292 is: 812,348.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,618 : 372,292 = 372,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,618/372,292 = 372,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,618x = 372,292 × 372,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,618x = 138,601,333,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,601,333,264/170,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,348.83
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