Finding the Third Proportional to 175,000 and 262,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,000 and 262,446 is: 393,588.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,000 : 262,446 = 262,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,000/262,446 = 262,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,000x = 262,446 × 262,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,000x = 68,877,902,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,877,902,916/175,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,588.02
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