Finding the Third Proportional to 175,006 and 357,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,006 and 357,394 is: 729,863.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,006 : 357,394 = 357,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,006/357,394 = 357,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,006x = 357,394 × 357,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,006x = 127,730,471,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,730,471,236/175,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,863.38
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