Finding the Third Proportional to 172,110 and 371,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,110 and 371,412 is: 801,504.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,110 : 371,412 = 371,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,110/371,412 = 371,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,110x = 371,412 × 371,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,110x = 137,946,873,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,946,873,744/172,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,504.12
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