Finding the Third Proportional to 171,146 and 227,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,146 and 227,133 is: 301,435.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,146 : 227,133 = 227,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,146/227,133 = 227,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,146x = 227,133 × 227,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,146x = 51,589,399,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,589,399,689/171,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,435.03
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