Finding the Third Proportional to 173,451.38 and 378,335.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,451.38 and 378,335.81 is: 825,234.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,451.38 : 378,335.81 = 378,335.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,451.38/378,335.81 = 378,335.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,451.38x = 378,335.81 × 378,335.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,451.38x = 143,137,987,020.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,137,987,020.04/173,451.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,234.09
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