Finding the Third Proportional to 173,865 and 366,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,865 and 366,722 is: 773,502.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,865 : 366,722 = 366,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,865/366,722 = 366,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,865x = 366,722 × 366,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,865x = 134,485,025,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,485,025,284/173,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,502.58
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