Finding the Third Proportional to 173,140 and 259,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,140 and 259,710 is: 389,565
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,140 : 259,710 = 259,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,140/259,710 = 259,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,140x = 259,710 × 259,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,140x = 67,449,284,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,449,284,100/173,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,565
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