Finding the Third Proportional to 170,919 and 374,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,919 and 374,004 is: 818,393.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,919 : 374,004 = 374,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,919/374,004 = 374,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,919x = 374,004 × 374,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,919x = 139,878,992,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,878,992,016/170,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,393.46
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