Finding the Third Proportional to 171,042 and 374,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,042 and 374,268 is: 818,959.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,042 : 374,268 = 374,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,042/374,268 = 374,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,042x = 374,268 × 374,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,042x = 140,076,535,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,076,535,824/171,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,959.88
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