Finding the Third Proportional to 172,800 and 253,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,800 and 253,044 is: 370,551.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,800 : 253,044 = 253,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,800/253,044 = 253,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,800x = 253,044 × 253,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,800x = 64,031,265,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,031,265,936/172,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,551.31
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