Finding the Third Proportional to 171,824 and 369,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,824 and 369,044 is: 792,633.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,824 : 369,044 = 369,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,824/369,044 = 369,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,824x = 369,044 × 369,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,824x = 136,193,473,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,193,473,936/171,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,633.59
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