Finding the Third Proportional to 173,730 and 261,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,730 and 261,013 is: 392,147.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,730 : 261,013 = 261,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,730/261,013 = 261,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,730x = 261,013 × 261,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,730x = 68,127,786,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,127,786,169/173,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,147.51
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