Finding the Third Proportional to 171,110 and 373,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,110 and 373,888 is: 816,972.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,110 : 373,888 = 373,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,110/373,888 = 373,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,110x = 373,888 × 373,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,110x = 139,792,236,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,792,236,544/171,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,972.92
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