Finding the Third Proportional to 172,296 and 365,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,296 and 365,466 is: 775,208.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,296 : 365,466 = 365,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,296/365,466 = 365,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,296x = 365,466 × 365,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,296x = 133,565,397,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,565,397,156/172,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,208.93
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