Finding the Third Proportional to 171,653 and 256,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,653 and 256,507 is: 383,307.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,653 : 256,507 = 256,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,653/256,507 = 256,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,653x = 256,507 × 256,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,653x = 65,795,841,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,795,841,049/171,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,307.26
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