Finding the Third Proportional to 173,142 and 260,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,142 and 260,856 is: 393,006.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,142 : 260,856 = 260,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,142/260,856 = 260,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,142x = 260,856 × 260,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,142x = 68,045,852,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,045,852,736/173,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,006.05
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