Finding the Third Proportional to 171,352 and 370,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,352 and 370,448 is: 800,876.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,352 : 370,448 = 370,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,352/370,448 = 370,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,352x = 370,448 × 370,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,352x = 137,231,720,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,231,720,704/171,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,876.10
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