Finding the Third Proportional to 173,534 and 262,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,534 and 262,487 is: 397,037.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,534 : 262,487 = 262,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,534/262,487 = 262,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,534x = 262,487 × 262,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,534x = 68,899,425,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,899,425,169/173,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,037.04
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