Finding the Third Proportional to 171,658 and 251,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,658 and 251,341 is: 368,012.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,658 : 251,341 = 251,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,658/251,341 = 251,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,658x = 251,341 × 251,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,658x = 63,172,298,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,172,298,281/171,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,012.55
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