Finding the Third Proportional to 173,001 and 372,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,001 and 372,678 is: 802,821.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,001 : 372,678 = 372,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,001/372,678 = 372,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,001x = 372,678 × 372,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,001x = 138,888,891,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,888,891,684/173,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,821.32
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