Finding the Third Proportional to 171,638 and 369,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,638 and 369,104 is: 793,750.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,638 : 369,104 = 369,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,638/369,104 = 369,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,638x = 369,104 × 369,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,638x = 136,237,762,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,237,762,816/171,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,750.58
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