Finding the Third Proportional to 170,624 and 352,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,624 and 352,176 is: 726,907.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,624 : 352,176 = 352,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,624/352,176 = 352,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,624x = 352,176 × 352,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,624x = 124,027,934,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,027,934,976/170,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,907.91
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