Finding the Third Proportional to 171,213 and 368,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,213 and 368,778 is: 794,315.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,213 : 368,778 = 368,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,213/368,778 = 368,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,213x = 368,778 × 368,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,213x = 135,997,213,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,997,213,284/171,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,315.93
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