Finding the Third Proportional to 171,060 and 364,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,060 and 364,272 is: 775,716.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,060 : 364,272 = 364,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,060/364,272 = 364,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,060x = 364,272 × 364,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,060x = 132,694,089,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,694,089,984/171,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,716.65
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