Finding the Third Proportional to 171,646 and 373,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,646 and 373,804 is: 814,055.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,646 : 373,804 = 373,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,646/373,804 = 373,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,646x = 373,804 × 373,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,646x = 139,729,430,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,729,430,416/171,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,055.85
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