Finding the Third Proportional to 171,783 and 252,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,783 and 252,537 is: 371,252.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,783 : 252,537 = 252,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,783/252,537 = 252,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,783x = 252,537 × 252,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,783x = 63,774,936,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,774,936,369/171,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,252.90
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