Finding the Third Proportional to 173,229 and 360,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,229 and 360,225 is: 749,078.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,229 : 360,225 = 360,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,229/360,225 = 360,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,229x = 360,225 × 360,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,229x = 129,762,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,762,050,625/173,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,078.10
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