Finding the Third Proportional to 172,855 and 369,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,855 and 369,687 is: 790,653.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,855 : 369,687 = 369,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,855/369,687 = 369,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,855x = 369,687 × 369,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,855x = 136,668,477,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,668,477,969/172,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,653.89
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