Finding the Third Proportional to 172,574 and 403,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,574 and 403,063 is: 941,391.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,574 : 403,063 = 403,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,574/403,063 = 403,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,574x = 403,063 × 403,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,574x = 162,459,781,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,459,781,969/172,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,391.99
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