Finding the Third Proportional to 173,076 and 372,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,076 and 372,004 is: 799,573.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,076 : 372,004 = 372,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,076/372,004 = 372,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,076x = 372,004 × 372,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,076x = 138,386,976,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,386,976,016/173,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,573.46
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