Finding the Third Proportional to 172,675 and 353,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,675 and 353,910 is: 725,364.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,675 : 353,910 = 353,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,675/353,910 = 353,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,675x = 353,910 × 353,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,675x = 125,252,288,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,252,288,100/172,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,364.34
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