Finding the Third Proportional to 75,456 and 170,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,456 and 170,368 is: 384,664.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,456 : 170,368 = 170,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,456/170,368 = 170,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,456x = 170,368 × 170,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,456x = 29,025,255,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,025,255,424/75,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,664.64
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