Finding the Third Proportional to 171,380 and 371,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,380 and 371,363 is: 804,705.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,380 : 371,363 = 371,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,380/371,363 = 371,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,380x = 371,363 × 371,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,380x = 137,910,477,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,910,477,769/171,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,705.79
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