Finding the Third Proportional to 170,694 and 245,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,694 and 245,874 is: 354,166.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,694 : 245,874 = 245,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,694/245,874 = 245,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,694x = 245,874 × 245,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,694x = 60,454,023,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,454,023,876/170,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,166.07
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