Finding the Third Proportional to 173,448 and 378,330.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,448 and 378,330.75 is: 825,228.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,448 : 378,330.75 = 378,330.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,448/378,330.75 = 378,330.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,448x = 378,330.75 × 378,330.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,448x = 143,134,156,395.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,134,156,395.56/173,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,228.06
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