Finding the Third Proportional to 172,332 and 365,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,332 and 365,496 is: 775,174.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,332 : 365,496 = 365,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,332/365,496 = 365,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,332x = 365,496 × 365,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,332x = 133,587,326,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,587,326,016/172,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,174.23
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