Finding the Third Proportional to 171,686 and 252,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,686 and 252,568 is: 371,553.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,686 : 252,568 = 252,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,686/252,568 = 252,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,686x = 252,568 × 252,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,686x = 63,790,594,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,790,594,624/171,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,553.85
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