Finding the Third Proportional to 172,692 and 385,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,692 and 385,533 is: 860,698.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,692 : 385,533 = 385,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,692/385,533 = 385,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,692x = 385,533 × 385,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,692x = 148,635,694,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,635,694,089/172,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,698.20
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