Finding the Third Proportional to 173,733 and 261,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,733 and 261,017 is: 392,152.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,733 : 261,017 = 261,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,733/261,017 = 261,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,733x = 261,017 × 261,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,733x = 68,129,874,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,129,874,289/173,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,152.75
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