Finding the Third Proportional to 172,922 and 259,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,922 and 259,383 is: 389,074.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,922 : 259,383 = 259,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,922/259,383 = 259,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,922x = 259,383 × 259,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,922x = 67,279,540,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,279,540,689/172,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,074.50
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