Finding the Third Proportional to 172,570 and 403,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,570 and 403,053 is: 941,367.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,570 : 403,053 = 403,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,570/403,053 = 403,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,570x = 403,053 × 403,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,570x = 162,451,720,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,451,720,809/172,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,367.10
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