Finding the Third Proportional to 173,031 and 370,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,031 and 370,668 is: 794,047.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,031 : 370,668 = 370,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,031/370,668 = 370,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,031x = 370,668 × 370,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,031x = 137,394,766,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,394,766,224/173,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,047.11
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