Finding the Third Proportional to 173,088 and 372,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,088 and 372,028 is: 799,621.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,088 : 372,028 = 372,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,088/372,028 = 372,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,088x = 372,028 × 372,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,088x = 138,404,832,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,404,832,784/173,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,621.19
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