Finding the Third Proportional to 171,074 and 353,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,074 and 353,056 is: 728,623.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,074 : 353,056 = 353,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,074/353,056 = 353,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,074x = 353,056 × 353,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,074x = 124,648,539,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,648,539,136/171,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,623.51
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