Finding the Third Proportional to 170,652 and 372,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,652 and 372,360 is: 812,483.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,652 : 372,360 = 372,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,652/372,360 = 372,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,652x = 372,360 × 372,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,652x = 138,651,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,651,969,600/170,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,483.71
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