Finding the Third Proportional to 173,072 and 372,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,072 and 372,928 is: 803,569.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,072 : 372,928 = 372,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,072/372,928 = 372,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,072x = 372,928 × 372,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,072x = 139,075,293,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,075,293,184/173,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,569.00
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