Finding the Third Proportional to 173,069 and 375,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,069 and 375,664 is: 815,417.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,069 : 375,664 = 375,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,069/375,664 = 375,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,069x = 375,664 × 375,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,069x = 141,123,440,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,123,440,896/173,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,417.21
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