Finding the Third Proportional to 172,992 and 371,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,992 and 371,854 is: 799,316.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,992 : 371,854 = 371,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,992/371,854 = 371,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,992x = 371,854 × 371,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,992x = 138,275,397,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,275,397,316/172,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,316.72
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