Finding the Third Proportional to 171,395.44 and 371,391.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,395.44 and 371,391.75 is: 804,757.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,395.44 : 371,391.75 = 371,391.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,395.44/371,391.75 = 371,391.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,395.44x = 371,391.75 × 371,391.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,395.44x = 137,931,831,968.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,931,831,968.06/171,395.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,757.90
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