Finding the Third Proportional to 171,126 and 364,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,126 and 364,419 is: 776,043.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,126 : 364,419 = 364,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,126/364,419 = 364,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,126x = 364,419 × 364,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,126x = 132,801,207,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,801,207,561/171,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,043.43
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