Finding the Third Proportional to 171,528 and 367,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,528 and 367,664 is: 788,074.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,528 : 367,664 = 367,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,528/367,664 = 367,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,528x = 367,664 × 367,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,528x = 135,176,816,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,176,816,896/171,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,074.35
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