Finding the Third Proportional to 170,655 and 372,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,655 and 372,366 is: 812,495.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,655 : 372,366 = 372,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,655/372,366 = 372,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,655x = 372,366 × 372,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,655x = 138,656,437,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,656,437,956/170,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,495.61
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