Finding the Third Proportional to 171,076 and 353,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,076 and 353,060 is: 728,631.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,076 : 353,060 = 353,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,076/353,060 = 353,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,076x = 353,060 × 353,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,076x = 124,651,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,651,363,600/171,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,631.51
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