Finding the Third Proportional to 173,602 and 352,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,602 and 352,032 is: 713,854.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,602 : 352,032 = 352,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,602/352,032 = 352,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,602x = 352,032 × 352,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,602x = 123,926,529,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,926,529,024/173,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,854.27
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