Finding the Third Proportional to 171,084 and 375,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,084 and 375,704 is: 825,053.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,084 : 375,704 = 375,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,084/375,704 = 375,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,084x = 375,704 × 375,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,084x = 141,153,495,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,153,495,616/171,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,053.75
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