Finding the Third Proportional to 172,088 and 371,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,088 and 371,852 is: 803,506.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,088 : 371,852 = 371,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,088/371,852 = 371,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,088x = 371,852 × 371,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,088x = 138,273,909,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,273,909,904/172,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,506.98
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