Finding the Third Proportional to 171,981 and 260,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,981 and 260,567 is: 394,782.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,981 : 260,567 = 260,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,981/260,567 = 260,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,981x = 260,567 × 260,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,981x = 67,895,161,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,895,161,489/171,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,782.92
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