Finding the Third Proportional to 175,007 and 374,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,007 and 374,800 is: 802,682.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,007 : 374,800 = 374,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,007/374,800 = 374,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,007x = 374,800 × 374,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,007x = 140,475,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,475,040,000/175,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,682.41
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