Finding the Third Proportional to 171,418 and 256,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,418 and 256,963 is: 385,198.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,418 : 256,963 = 256,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,418/256,963 = 256,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,418x = 256,963 × 256,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,418x = 66,029,983,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,029,983,369/171,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,198.66
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