Finding the Third Proportional to 173,857 and 380,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,857 and 380,930 is: 834,638.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,857 : 380,930 = 380,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,857/380,930 = 380,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,857x = 380,930 × 380,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,857x = 145,107,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,107,664,900/173,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,638.04
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