Finding the Third Proportional to 173,176 and 378,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,176 and 378,110 is: 825,559.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,176 : 378,110 = 378,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,176/378,110 = 378,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,176x = 378,110 × 378,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,176x = 142,967,172,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,967,172,100/173,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,559.96
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