Finding the Third Proportional to 172,969 and 379,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,969 and 379,990 is: 834,787.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,969 : 379,990 = 379,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,969/379,990 = 379,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,969x = 379,990 × 379,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,969x = 144,392,400,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,392,400,100/172,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,787.74
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