Finding the Third Proportional to 171,492 and 376,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,492 and 376,924 is: 828,445.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,492 : 376,924 = 376,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,492/376,924 = 376,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,492x = 376,924 × 376,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,492x = 142,071,701,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,071,701,776/171,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,445.07
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