Finding the Third Proportional to 171,036 and 368,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,036 and 368,388 is: 793,457.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,036 : 368,388 = 368,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,036/368,388 = 368,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,036x = 368,388 × 368,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,036x = 135,709,718,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,709,718,544/171,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,457.04
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