Finding the Third Proportional to 172,695 and 371,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,695 and 371,634 is: 799,744.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,695 : 371,634 = 371,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,695/371,634 = 371,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,695x = 371,634 × 371,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,695x = 138,111,829,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,111,829,956/172,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,744.23
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