Finding the Third Proportional to 171,650 and 251,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,650 and 251,331 is: 368,000.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,650 : 251,331 = 251,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,650/251,331 = 251,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,650x = 251,331 × 251,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,650x = 63,167,271,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,167,271,561/171,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,000.42
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