Finding the Third Proportional to 87,550 and 170,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,550 and 170,723 is: 332,910.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,550 : 170,723 = 170,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,550/170,723 = 170,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,550x = 170,723 × 170,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,550x = 29,146,342,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,146,342,729/87,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,910.83
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