Finding the Third Proportional to 171,400 and 351,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,400 and 351,152 is: 719,414.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,400 : 351,152 = 351,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,400/351,152 = 351,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,400x = 351,152 × 351,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,400x = 123,307,727,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,307,727,104/171,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,414.98
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