Finding the Third Proportional to 173,022 and 373,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,022 and 373,044 is: 804,301.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,022 : 373,044 = 373,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,022/373,044 = 373,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,022x = 373,044 × 373,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,022x = 139,161,825,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,161,825,936/173,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,301.34
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