Finding the Third Proportional to 172,092 and 377,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,092 and 377,232 is: 826,906.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,092 : 377,232 = 377,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,092/377,232 = 377,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,092x = 377,232 × 377,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,092x = 142,303,981,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,303,981,824/172,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,906.43
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