Finding the Third Proportional to 173,284 and 379,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,284 and 379,656 is: 831,806.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,284 : 379,656 = 379,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,284/379,656 = 379,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,284x = 379,656 × 379,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,284x = 144,138,678,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,138,678,336/173,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,806.04
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