Finding the Third Proportional to 171,713 and 377,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,713 and 377,683 is: 830,714.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,713 : 377,683 = 377,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,713/377,683 = 377,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,713x = 377,683 × 377,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,713x = 142,644,448,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,644,448,489/171,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,714.32
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