Finding the Third Proportional to 173,024 and 373,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,024 and 373,696 is: 807,105.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,024 : 373,696 = 373,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,024/373,696 = 373,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,024x = 373,696 × 373,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,024x = 139,648,700,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,648,700,416/173,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,105.95
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