Finding the Third Proportional to 172,420 and 266,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,420 and 266,310 is: 411,327.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,420 : 266,310 = 266,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,420/266,310 = 266,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,420x = 266,310 × 266,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,420x = 70,921,016,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,921,016,100/172,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,327.09
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