Finding the Third Proportional to 171,072 and 353,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,072 and 353,052 is: 728,615.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,072 : 353,052 = 353,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,072/353,052 = 353,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,072x = 353,052 × 353,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,072x = 124,645,714,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,645,714,704/171,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,615.52
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