Finding the Third Proportional to 170,842 and 260,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,842 and 260,476 is: 397,137.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,842 : 260,476 = 260,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,842/260,476 = 260,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,842x = 260,476 × 260,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,842x = 67,847,746,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,847,746,576/170,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,137.39
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