Finding the Third Proportional to 173,130 and 380,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,130 and 380,244 is: 835,126.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,130 : 380,244 = 380,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,130/380,244 = 380,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,130x = 380,244 × 380,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,130x = 144,585,499,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,585,499,536/173,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,126.78
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