Finding the Third Proportional to 173,362 and 258,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,362 and 258,899 is: 386,640.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,362 : 258,899 = 258,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,362/258,899 = 258,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,362x = 258,899 × 258,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,362x = 67,028,692,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,028,692,201/173,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,640.05
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