Finding the Third Proportional to 171,870 and 265,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,870 and 265,581 is: 410,387.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,870 : 265,581 = 265,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,870/265,581 = 265,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,870x = 265,581 × 265,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,870x = 70,533,267,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,533,267,561/171,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,387.31
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