Finding the Third Proportional to 173,252 and 373,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,252 and 373,288 is: 804,284.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,252 : 373,288 = 373,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,252/373,288 = 373,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,252x = 373,288 × 373,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,252x = 139,343,930,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,343,930,944/173,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,284.69
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