Finding the Third Proportional to 173,848 and 363,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,848 and 363,815 is: 761,362.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,848 : 363,815 = 363,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,848/363,815 = 363,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,848x = 363,815 × 363,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,848x = 132,361,354,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,361,354,225/173,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,362.54
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