Finding the Third Proportional to 175,005 and 374,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,005 and 374,796 is: 802,674.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,005 : 374,796 = 374,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,005/374,796 = 374,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,005x = 374,796 × 374,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,005x = 140,472,041,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,472,041,616/175,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,674.45
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