Finding the Third Proportional to 172,986 and 376,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,986 and 376,247 is: 818,342.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,986 : 376,247 = 376,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,986/376,247 = 376,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,986x = 376,247 × 376,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,986x = 141,561,805,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,561,805,009/172,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,342.55
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