Finding the Third Proportional to 172,810 and 282,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,810 and 282,183 is: 460,779.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,810 : 282,183 = 282,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,810/282,183 = 282,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,810x = 282,183 × 282,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,810x = 79,627,245,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,627,245,489/172,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,779.15
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