Finding the Third Proportional to 173,676 and 259,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,676 and 259,866 is: 388,829.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,676 : 259,866 = 259,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,676/259,866 = 259,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,676x = 259,866 × 259,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,676x = 67,530,337,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,530,337,956/173,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,829.42
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