Finding the Third Proportional to 171,386 and 351,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,386 and 351,124 is: 719,359.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,386 : 351,124 = 351,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,386/351,124 = 351,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,386x = 351,124 × 351,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,386x = 123,288,063,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,288,063,376/171,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,359.01
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