Finding the Third Proportional to 171,738 and 252,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,738 and 252,636 is: 371,641.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,738 : 252,636 = 252,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,738/252,636 = 252,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,738x = 252,636 × 252,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,738x = 63,824,948,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,824,948,496/171,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,641.39
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