Finding the Third Proportional to 173,668 and 380,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,668 and 380,582 is: 834,020.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,668 : 380,582 = 380,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,668/380,582 = 380,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,668x = 380,582 × 380,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,668x = 144,842,658,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,842,658,724/173,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,020.42
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