Finding the Third Proportional to 172,962 and 378,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,962 and 378,728 is: 829,285.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,962 : 378,728 = 378,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,962/378,728 = 378,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,962x = 378,728 × 378,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,962x = 143,434,897,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,434,897,984/172,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,285.61
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