Finding the Third Proportional to 171,441 and 394,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,441 and 394,292 is: 906,820.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,441 : 394,292 = 394,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,441/394,292 = 394,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,441x = 394,292 × 394,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,441x = 155,466,181,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,466,181,264/171,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,820.31
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