Finding the Third Proportional to 172,712 and 374,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,712 and 374,944 is: 813,973.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,712 : 374,944 = 374,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,712/374,944 = 374,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,712x = 374,944 × 374,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,712x = 140,583,003,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,583,003,136/172,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,973.57
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