Finding the Third Proportional to 173,024 and 375,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,024 and 375,424 is: 814,587.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,024 : 375,424 = 375,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,024/375,424 = 375,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,024x = 375,424 × 375,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,024x = 140,943,179,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,943,179,776/173,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,587.45
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