Finding the Third Proportional to 171,317 and 272,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,317 and 272,816 is: 434,449.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,317 : 272,816 = 272,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,317/272,816 = 272,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,317x = 272,816 × 272,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,317x = 74,428,569,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,428,569,856/171,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,449.41
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