Finding the Third Proportional to 173,218 and 385,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,218 and 385,784 is: 859,202.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,218 : 385,784 = 385,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,218/385,784 = 385,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,218x = 385,784 × 385,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,218x = 148,829,294,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,829,294,656/173,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,202.25
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