Finding the Third Proportional to 173,017 and 375,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,017 and 375,410 is: 814,559.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,017 : 375,410 = 375,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,017/375,410 = 375,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,017x = 375,410 × 375,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,017x = 140,932,668,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,932,668,100/173,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,559.66
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