Finding the Third Proportional to 172,036.41 and 265,728.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,036.41 and 265,728.09 is: 410,444.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,036.41 : 265,728.09 = 265,728.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,036.41/265,728.09 = 265,728.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,036.41x = 265,728.09 × 265,728.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,036.41x = 70,611,419,808.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,611,419,808.01/172,036.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,444.63
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