Finding the Third Proportional to 170,632 and 352,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,632 and 352,168 is: 726,840.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,632 : 352,168 = 352,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,632/352,168 = 352,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,632x = 352,168 × 352,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,632x = 124,022,300,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,022,300,224/170,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,840.80
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