Finding the Third Proportional to 173,164 and 380,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,164 and 380,367 is: 835,503.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,164 : 380,367 = 380,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,164/380,367 = 380,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,164x = 380,367 × 380,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,164x = 144,679,054,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,679,054,689/173,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,503.08
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