Finding the Third Proportional to 173,610 and 380,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,610 and 380,574 is: 834,263.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,610 : 380,574 = 380,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,610/380,574 = 380,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,610x = 380,574 × 380,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,610x = 144,836,569,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,836,569,476/173,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,263.98
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