Finding the Third Proportional to 173,832 and 366,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,832 and 366,345 is: 772,059.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,832 : 366,345 = 366,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,832/366,345 = 366,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,832x = 366,345 × 366,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,832x = 134,208,659,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,208,659,025/173,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,059.57
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