Finding the Third Proportional to 172,674 and 266,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,674 and 266,387 is: 410,959.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,674 : 266,387 = 266,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,674/266,387 = 266,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,674x = 266,387 × 266,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,674x = 70,962,033,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,962,033,769/172,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,959.58
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