Finding the Third Proportional to 171,024 and 374,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,024 and 374,232 is: 818,888.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,024 : 374,232 = 374,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,024/374,232 = 374,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,024x = 374,232 × 374,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,024x = 140,049,589,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,049,589,824/171,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,888.52
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