Finding the Third Proportional to 171,658 and 358,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,658 and 358,996 is: 750,784.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,658 : 358,996 = 358,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,658/358,996 = 358,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,658x = 358,996 × 358,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,658x = 128,878,128,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,878,128,016/171,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,784.28
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