Finding the Third Proportional to 171,236 and 227,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,236 and 227,274 is: 301,650.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,236 : 227,274 = 227,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,236/227,274 = 227,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,236x = 227,274 × 227,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,236x = 51,653,471,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,653,471,076/171,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,650.77
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