Finding the Third Proportional to 79,994 and 172,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,994 and 172,817 is: 373,349.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,994 : 172,817 = 172,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,994/172,817 = 172,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,994x = 172,817 × 172,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,994x = 29,865,715,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,865,715,489/79,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,349.44
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