Finding the Third Proportional to 171,984 and 260,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,984 and 260,573 is: 394,794.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,984 : 260,573 = 260,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,984/260,573 = 260,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,984x = 260,573 × 260,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,984x = 67,898,288,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,898,288,329/171,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,794.22
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