Finding the Third Proportional to 172,032 and 273,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,032 and 273,920 is: 436,152.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,032 : 273,920 = 273,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,032/273,920 = 273,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,032x = 273,920 × 273,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,032x = 75,032,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,032,166,400/172,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,152.38
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