Finding the Third Proportional to 173,246 and 376,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,246 and 376,084 is: 816,406.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,246 : 376,084 = 376,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,246/376,084 = 376,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,246x = 376,084 × 376,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,246x = 141,439,175,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,439,175,056/173,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,406.58
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