Finding the Third Proportional to 170,837.44 and 261,430.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,837.44 and 261,430.03 is: 400,062.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,837.44 : 261,430.03 = 261,430.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,837.44/261,430.03 = 261,430.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,837.44x = 261,430.03 × 261,430.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,837.44x = 68,345,661,239.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,345,661,239.38/170,837.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,062.55
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