Finding the Third Proportional to 170,883 and 255,379.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,883 and 255,379.50 is: 381,656.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,883 : 255,379.50 = 255,379.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,883/255,379.50 = 255,379.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,883x = 255,379.50 × 255,379.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,883x = 65,218,689,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,218,689,020.25/170,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,656.98
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