Finding the Third Proportional to 173,366 and 275,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,366 and 275,091 is: 436,504.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,366 : 275,091 = 275,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,366/275,091 = 275,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,366x = 275,091 × 275,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,366x = 75,675,058,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,675,058,281/173,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,504.61
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