Finding the Third Proportional to 172,936 and 372,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,936 and 372,554 is: 802,588.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,936 : 372,554 = 372,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,936/372,554 = 372,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,936x = 372,554 × 372,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,936x = 138,796,482,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,796,482,916/172,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,588.72
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