Finding the Third Proportional to 171,355 and 371,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,355 and 371,309 is: 804,589.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,355 : 371,309 = 371,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,355/371,309 = 371,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,355x = 371,309 × 371,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,355x = 137,870,373,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,870,373,481/171,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,589.15
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