Finding the Third Proportional to 173,384 and 272,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,384 and 272,057 is: 426,884.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,384 : 272,057 = 272,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,384/272,057 = 272,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,384x = 272,057 × 272,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,384x = 74,015,011,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,015,011,249/173,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,884.90
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