Finding the Third Proportional to 172,516 and 259,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,516 and 259,350 is: 389,890.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,516 : 259,350 = 259,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,516/259,350 = 259,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,516x = 259,350 × 259,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,516x = 67,262,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,262,422,500/172,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,890.92
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