Finding the Third Proportional to 171,803 and 262,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,803 and 262,148 is: 400,002.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,803 : 262,148 = 262,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,803/262,148 = 262,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,803x = 262,148 × 262,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,803x = 68,721,573,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,721,573,904/171,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,002.18
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