Finding the Third Proportional to 171,596 and 378,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,596 and 378,094 is: 833,090.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,596 : 378,094 = 378,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,596/378,094 = 378,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,596x = 378,094 × 378,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,596x = 142,955,072,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,955,072,836/171,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,090.94
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