Finding the Third Proportional to 171,438 and 271,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,438 and 271,688 is: 430,560.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,438 : 271,688 = 271,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,438/271,688 = 271,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,438x = 271,688 × 271,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,438x = 73,814,369,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,814,369,344/171,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,560.14
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