Finding the Third Proportional to 173,026 and 375,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,026 and 375,428 is: 814,595.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,026 : 375,428 = 375,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,026/375,428 = 375,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,026x = 375,428 × 375,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,026x = 140,946,183,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,946,183,184/173,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,595.40
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