Finding the Third Proportional to 172,613 and 370,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,613 and 370,090 is: 793,489.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,613 : 370,090 = 370,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,613/370,090 = 370,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,613x = 370,090 × 370,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,613x = 136,966,608,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,966,608,100/172,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,489.53
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