Finding the Third Proportional to 79,404 and 170,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,404 and 170,324 is: 365,350.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,404 : 170,324 = 170,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,404/170,324 = 170,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,404x = 170,324 × 170,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,404x = 29,010,264,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,010,264,976/79,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,350.17
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