Finding the Third Proportional to 170,651 and 372,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,651 and 372,358 is: 812,479.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,651 : 372,358 = 372,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,651/372,358 = 372,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,651x = 372,358 × 372,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,651x = 138,650,480,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,650,480,164/170,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,479.74
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