Finding the Third Proportional to 171,882 and 369,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,882 and 369,162 is: 792,872.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,882 : 369,162 = 369,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,882/369,162 = 369,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,882x = 369,162 × 369,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,882x = 136,280,582,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,280,582,244/171,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,872.91
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