Finding the Third Proportional to 172,449 and 375,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,449 and 375,273 is: 816,646.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,449 : 375,273 = 375,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,449/375,273 = 375,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,449x = 375,273 × 375,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,449x = 140,829,824,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,829,824,529/172,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,646.22
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