Finding the Third Proportional to 170,964 and 374,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,964 and 374,436 is: 820,069.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,964 : 374,436 = 374,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,964/374,436 = 374,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,964x = 374,436 × 374,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,964x = 140,202,318,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,202,318,096/170,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,069.24
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