Finding the Third Proportional to 173,676 and 352,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,676 and 352,178 is: 714,142.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,676 : 352,178 = 352,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,676/352,178 = 352,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,676x = 352,178 × 352,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,676x = 124,029,343,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,029,343,684/173,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,142.10
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