Finding the Third Proportional to 172,671 and 262,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,671 and 262,607 is: 399,386.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,671 : 262,607 = 262,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,671/262,607 = 262,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,671x = 262,607 × 262,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,671x = 68,962,436,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,962,436,449/172,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,386.33
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