Finding the Third Proportional to 170,852 and 262,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,852 and 262,970 is: 404,755.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,852 : 262,970 = 262,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,852/262,970 = 262,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,852x = 262,970 × 262,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,852x = 69,153,220,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,153,220,900/170,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,755.11
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