Finding the Third Proportional to 171,540 and 369,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,540 and 369,192 is: 794,582.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,540 : 369,192 = 369,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,540/369,192 = 369,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,540x = 369,192 × 369,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,540x = 136,302,732,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,302,732,864/171,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,582.80
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