Finding the Third Proportional to 170,855 and 271,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,855 and 271,541 is: 431,561.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,855 : 271,541 = 271,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,855/271,541 = 271,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,855x = 271,541 × 271,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,855x = 73,734,514,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,734,514,681/170,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,561.94
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