Finding the Third Proportional to 171,169.13 and 369,402.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,169.13 and 369,402.19 is: 797,211.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,169.13 : 369,402.19 = 369,402.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,169.13/369,402.19 = 369,402.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,169.13x = 369,402.19 × 369,402.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,169.13x = 136,457,976,129.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,457,976,129.79/171,169.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,211.39
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