Finding the Third Proportional to 172,970 and 379,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,970 and 379,993 is: 834,796.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,970 : 379,993 = 379,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,970/379,993 = 379,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,970x = 379,993 × 379,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,970x = 144,394,680,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,394,680,049/172,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,796.09
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