Finding the Third Proportional to 171,414 and 372,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,414 and 372,311 is: 808,659.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,414 : 372,311 = 372,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,414/372,311 = 372,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,414x = 372,311 × 372,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,414x = 138,615,480,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,615,480,721/171,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,659.04
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