Finding the Third Proportional to 173,136 and 378,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,136 and 378,312 is: 826,633.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,136 : 378,312 = 378,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,136/378,312 = 378,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,136x = 378,312 × 378,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,136x = 143,119,969,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,119,969,344/173,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,633.22
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