Finding the Third Proportional to 172,920 and 264,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,920 and 264,628 is: 404,973.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,920 : 264,628 = 264,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,920/264,628 = 264,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,920x = 264,628 × 264,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,920x = 70,027,978,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,027,978,384/172,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,973.27
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