Finding the Third Proportional to 173,620 and 380,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,620 and 380,476 is: 833,786.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,620 : 380,476 = 380,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,620/380,476 = 380,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,620x = 380,476 × 380,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,620x = 144,761,986,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,761,986,576/173,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,786.35
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