Finding the Third Proportional to 172,845 and 266,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,845 and 266,643 is: 411,342.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,845 : 266,643 = 266,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,845/266,643 = 266,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,845x = 266,643 × 266,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,845x = 71,098,489,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,098,489,449/172,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,342.47
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