Finding the Third Proportional to 173,112 and 375,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,112 and 375,600 is: 814,936.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,112 : 375,600 = 375,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,112/375,600 = 375,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,112x = 375,600 × 375,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,112x = 141,075,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,075,360,000/173,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,936.92
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