Finding the Third Proportional to 172,437 and 266,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,437 and 266,036 is: 410,440.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,437 : 266,036 = 266,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,437/266,036 = 266,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,437x = 266,036 × 266,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,437x = 70,775,153,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,775,153,296/172,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,440.64
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