Finding the Third Proportional to 171,712 and 376,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,712 and 376,228 is: 824,330.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,712 : 376,228 = 376,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,712/376,228 = 376,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,712x = 376,228 × 376,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,712x = 141,547,507,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,547,507,984/171,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,330.90
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