Finding the Third Proportional to 173,070 and 375,664.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,070 and 375,664.50 is: 815,414.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,070 : 375,664.50 = 375,664.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,070/375,664.50 = 375,664.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,070x = 375,664.50 × 375,664.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,070x = 141,123,816,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,123,816,560.25/173,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,414.67
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