Finding the Third Proportional to 172,834 and 266,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,834 and 266,621 is: 411,300.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,834 : 266,621 = 266,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,834/266,621 = 266,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,834x = 266,621 × 266,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,834x = 71,086,757,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,086,757,641/172,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,300.77
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