Finding the Third Proportional to 173,388 and 259,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,388 and 259,380 is: 388,019.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,388 : 259,380 = 259,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,388/259,380 = 259,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,388x = 259,380 × 259,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,388x = 67,277,984,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,277,984,400/173,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,019.84
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