Finding the Third Proportional to 171,052 and 364,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,052 and 364,252 is: 775,667.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,052 : 364,252 = 364,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,052/364,252 = 364,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,052x = 364,252 × 364,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,052x = 132,679,519,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,679,519,504/171,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,667.75
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