Finding the Third Proportional to 173,244 and 376,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,244 and 376,080 is: 816,398.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,244 : 376,080 = 376,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,244/376,080 = 376,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,244x = 376,080 × 376,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,244x = 141,436,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,436,166,400/173,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,398.64
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