Finding the Third Proportional to 78,240 and 170,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,240 and 170,817 is: 372,935.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,240 : 170,817 = 170,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,240/170,817 = 170,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,240x = 170,817 × 170,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,240x = 29,178,447,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,178,447,489/78,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,935.17
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