Finding the Third Proportional to 173,519 and 262,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,519 and 262,465 is: 397,004.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,519 : 262,465 = 262,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,519/262,465 = 262,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,519x = 262,465 × 262,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,519x = 68,887,876,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,887,876,225/173,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,004.80
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