Finding the Third Proportional to 172,303 and 365,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,303 and 365,063 is: 773,468.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,303 : 365,063 = 365,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,303/365,063 = 365,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,303x = 365,063 × 365,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,303x = 133,270,993,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,270,993,969/172,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,468.80
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