Finding the Third Proportional to 173,194 and 270,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,194 and 270,725 is: 423,178.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,194 : 270,725 = 270,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,194/270,725 = 270,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,194x = 270,725 × 270,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,194x = 73,292,025,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,292,025,625/173,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,178.78
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