Finding the Third Proportional to 172,152 and 370,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,152 and 370,668 is: 798,101.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,152 : 370,668 = 370,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,152/370,668 = 370,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,152x = 370,668 × 370,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,152x = 137,394,766,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,394,766,224/172,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,101.48
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