Finding the Third Proportional to 172,380 and 365,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,380 and 365,628 is: 775,518.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,380 : 365,628 = 365,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,380/365,628 = 365,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,380x = 365,628 × 365,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,380x = 133,683,834,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,683,834,384/172,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,518.24
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