Finding the Third Proportional to 173,880 and 366,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,880 and 366,444 is: 772,263.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,880 : 366,444 = 366,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,880/366,444 = 366,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,880x = 366,444 × 366,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,880x = 134,281,205,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,281,205,136/173,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,263.66
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