Finding the Third Proportional to 82,254 and 170,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,254 and 170,334 is: 352,732.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,254 : 170,334 = 170,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,254/170,334 = 170,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,254x = 170,334 × 170,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,254x = 29,013,671,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,013,671,556/82,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,732.65
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