Finding the Third Proportional to 172,446 and 266,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,446 and 266,053 is: 410,471.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,446 : 266,053 = 266,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,446/266,053 = 266,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,446x = 266,053 × 266,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,446x = 70,784,198,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,784,198,809/172,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,471.68
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