Finding the Third Proportional to 173,612 and 380,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,612 and 380,464 is: 833,772.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,612 : 380,464 = 380,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,612/380,464 = 380,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,612x = 380,464 × 380,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,612x = 144,752,855,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,752,855,296/173,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,772.18
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