Finding the Third Proportional to 173,772 and 380,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,772 and 380,808 is: 834,511.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,772 : 380,808 = 380,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,772/380,808 = 380,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,772x = 380,808 × 380,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,772x = 145,014,732,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,014,732,864/173,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,511.50
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