Finding the Third Proportional to 171,715.13 and 252,427.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,715.13 and 252,427.31 is: 371,077.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,715.13 : 252,427.31 = 252,427.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,715.13/252,427.31 = 252,427.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,715.13x = 252,427.31 × 252,427.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,715.13x = 63,719,548,095.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,719,548,095.97/171,715.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,077.09
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