Finding the Third Proportional to 173,594 and 380,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,594 and 380,425 is: 833,687.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,594 : 380,425 = 380,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,594/380,425 = 380,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,594x = 380,425 × 380,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,594x = 144,723,180,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,723,180,625/173,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,687.69
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