Finding the Third Proportional to 173,304 and 372,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,304 and 372,400 is: 800,222.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,304 : 372,400 = 372,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,304/372,400 = 372,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,304x = 372,400 × 372,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,304x = 138,681,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,681,760,000/173,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,222.50
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