Finding the Third Proportional to 172,142 and 247,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,142 and 247,935 is: 357,099.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,142 : 247,935 = 247,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,142/247,935 = 247,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,142x = 247,935 × 247,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,142x = 61,471,764,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,471,764,225/172,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,099.16
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