Finding the Third Proportional to 171,036 and 268,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,036 and 268,302 is: 420,881.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,036 : 268,302 = 268,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,036/268,302 = 268,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,036x = 268,302 × 268,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,036x = 71,985,963,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,985,963,204/171,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,881.94
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