Finding the Third Proportional to 171,034 and 364,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,034 and 364,213 is: 775,583.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,034 : 364,213 = 364,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,034/364,213 = 364,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,034x = 364,213 × 364,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,034x = 132,651,109,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,651,109,369/171,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,583.27
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