Finding the Third Proportional to 172,167 and 374,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,167 and 374,829 is: 816,049.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,167 : 374,829 = 374,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,167/374,829 = 374,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,167x = 374,829 × 374,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,167x = 140,496,779,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,496,779,241/172,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,049.41
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