Finding the Third Proportional to 170,650 and 372,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,650 and 372,406 is: 812,693.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,650 : 372,406 = 372,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,650/372,406 = 372,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,650x = 372,406 × 372,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,650x = 138,686,228,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,686,228,836/170,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,693.99
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