Finding the Third Proportional to 173,570 and 351,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,570 and 351,964 is: 713,710.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,570 : 351,964 = 351,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,570/351,964 = 351,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,570x = 351,964 × 351,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,570x = 123,878,657,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,878,657,296/173,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,710.07
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