Finding the Third Proportional to 172,634 and 376,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,634 and 376,650 is: 821,768.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,634 : 376,650 = 376,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,634/376,650 = 376,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,634x = 376,650 × 376,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,634x = 141,865,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,865,222,500/172,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,768.73
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