Finding the Third Proportional to 173,573 and 351,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,573 and 351,974 is: 713,738.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,573 : 351,974 = 351,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,573/351,974 = 351,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,573x = 351,974 × 351,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,573x = 123,885,696,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,885,696,676/173,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,738.29
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