Finding the Third Proportional to 171,682 and 363,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,682 and 363,046 is: 767,712.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,682 : 363,046 = 363,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,682/363,046 = 363,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,682x = 363,046 × 363,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,682x = 131,802,398,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,802,398,116/171,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,712.39
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