Finding the Third Proportional to 173,574 and 360,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,574 and 360,972 is: 750,692.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,574 : 360,972 = 360,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,574/360,972 = 360,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,574x = 360,972 × 360,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,574x = 130,300,784,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,300,784,784/173,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,692.99
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