Finding the Third Proportional to 170,842 and 373,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,842 and 373,862 is: 818,140.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,842 : 373,862 = 373,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,842/373,862 = 373,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,842x = 373,862 × 373,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,842x = 139,772,795,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,772,795,044/170,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,140.71
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