Finding the Third Proportional to 171,050 and 367,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,050 and 367,004 is: 787,441.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,050 : 367,004 = 367,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,050/367,004 = 367,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,050x = 367,004 × 367,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,050x = 134,691,936,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,691,936,016/171,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,441.89
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