Finding the Third Proportional to 173,140 and 360,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,140 and 360,130 is: 749,067.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,140 : 360,130 = 360,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,140/360,130 = 360,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,140x = 360,130 × 360,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,140x = 129,693,616,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,693,616,900/173,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,067.90
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