Finding the Third Proportional to 171,477 and 363,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,477 and 363,690 is: 771,359.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,477 : 363,690 = 363,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,477/363,690 = 363,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,477x = 363,690 × 363,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,477x = 132,270,416,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,270,416,100/171,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,359.52
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