Finding the Third Proportional to 171,426 and 250,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,426 and 250,437 is: 365,864.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,426 : 250,437 = 250,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,426/250,437 = 250,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,426x = 250,437 × 250,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,426x = 62,718,690,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,718,690,969/171,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,864.52
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