Finding the Third Proportional to 172,923 and 258,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,923 and 258,285 is: 385,785.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,923 : 258,285 = 258,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,923/258,285 = 258,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,923x = 258,285 × 258,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,923x = 66,711,141,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,711,141,225/172,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,785.24
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