Finding the Third Proportional to 172,244 and 369,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,244 and 369,405 is: 792,248.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,244 : 369,405 = 369,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,244/369,405 = 369,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,244x = 369,405 × 369,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,244x = 136,460,054,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,460,054,025/172,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,248.52
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