Finding the Third Proportional to 171,302 and 376,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,302 and 376,776 is: 828,712.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,302 : 376,776 = 376,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,302/376,776 = 376,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,302x = 376,776 × 376,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,302x = 141,960,154,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,960,154,176/171,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,712.77
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