Finding the Third Proportional to 171,354 and 371,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,354 and 371,310 is: 804,598.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,354 : 371,310 = 371,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,354/371,310 = 371,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,354x = 371,310 × 371,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,354x = 137,871,116,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,871,116,100/171,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,598.18
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