Finding the Third Proportional to 171,744.75 and 366,315.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,744.75 and 366,315.75 is: 781,317.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,744.75 : 366,315.75 = 366,315.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,744.75/366,315.75 = 366,315.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,744.75x = 366,315.75 × 366,315.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,744.75x = 134,187,228,698.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,187,228,698.06/171,744.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,317.79
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