Finding the Third Proportional to 173,623 and 260,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,623 and 260,897 is: 392,040.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,623 : 260,897 = 260,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,623/260,897 = 260,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,623x = 260,897 × 260,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,623x = 68,067,244,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,067,244,609/173,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,040.48
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