Finding the Third Proportional to 173,430 and 374,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,430 and 374,722 is: 809,644.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,430 : 374,722 = 374,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,430/374,722 = 374,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,430x = 374,722 × 374,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,430x = 140,416,577,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,416,577,284/173,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,644.11
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