Finding the Third Proportional to 172,984 and 368,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,984 and 368,288 is: 784,095.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,984 : 368,288 = 368,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,984/368,288 = 368,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,984x = 368,288 × 368,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,984x = 135,636,050,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,636,050,944/172,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,095.93
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