Finding the Third Proportional to 171,316 and 272,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,316 and 272,814 is: 434,445.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,316 : 272,814 = 272,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,316/272,814 = 272,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,316x = 272,814 × 272,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,316x = 74,427,478,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,427,478,596/171,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,445.58
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