Finding the Third Proportional to 173,876 and 370,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,876 and 370,716 is: 790,392.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,876 : 370,716 = 370,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,876/370,716 = 370,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,876x = 370,716 × 370,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,876x = 137,430,352,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,430,352,656/173,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,392.88
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