Finding the Third Proportional to 173,672 and 378,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,672 and 378,448 is: 824,674.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,672 : 378,448 = 378,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,672/378,448 = 378,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,672x = 378,448 × 378,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,672x = 143,222,888,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,222,888,704/173,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,674.61
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