Finding the Third Proportional to 171,642 and 373,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,642 and 373,796 is: 814,039.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,642 : 373,796 = 373,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,642/373,796 = 373,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,642x = 373,796 × 373,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,642x = 139,723,449,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,723,449,616/171,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,039.98
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