Finding the Third Proportional to 175,010 and 374,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,010 and 374,804 is: 802,685.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,010 : 374,804 = 374,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,010/374,804 = 374,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,010x = 374,804 × 374,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,010x = 140,478,038,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,478,038,416/175,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,685.78
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