Finding the Third Proportional to 173,006 and 375,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,006 and 375,550 is: 815,219.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,006 : 375,550 = 375,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,006/375,550 = 375,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,006x = 375,550 × 375,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,006x = 141,037,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,037,802,500/173,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,219.14
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