Finding the Third Proportional to 171,512 and 376,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,512 and 376,252 is: 825,397.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,512 : 376,252 = 376,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,512/376,252 = 376,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,512x = 376,252 × 376,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,512x = 141,565,567,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,565,567,504/171,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,397.45
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