Finding the Third Proportional to 173,506 and 260,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,506 and 260,097 is: 389,902.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,506 : 260,097 = 260,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,506/260,097 = 260,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,506x = 260,097 × 260,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,506x = 67,650,449,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,650,449,409/173,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,902.65
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