Finding the Third Proportional to 172,071 and 371,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,071 and 371,817 is: 803,435.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,071 : 371,817 = 371,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,071/371,817 = 371,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,071x = 371,817 × 371,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,071x = 138,247,881,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,247,881,489/172,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,435.10
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