Finding the Third Proportional to 173,000 and 375,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,000 and 375,540 is: 815,204.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,000 : 375,540 = 375,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,000/375,540 = 375,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,000x = 375,540 × 375,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,000x = 141,030,291,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,030,291,600/173,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,204.00
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