Finding the Third Proportional to 172,146 and 371,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,146 and 371,484 is: 801,647.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,146 : 371,484 = 371,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,146/371,484 = 371,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,146x = 371,484 × 371,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,146x = 138,000,362,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,000,362,256/172,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,647.22
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