Finding the Third Proportional to 173,578 and 259,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,578 and 259,656 is: 388,420.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,578 : 259,656 = 259,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,578/259,656 = 259,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,578x = 259,656 × 259,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,578x = 67,421,238,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,421,238,336/173,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,420.41
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