Finding the Third Proportional to 175,012 and 374,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,012 and 374,808 is: 802,693.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,012 : 374,808 = 374,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,012/374,808 = 374,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,012x = 374,808 × 374,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,012x = 140,481,036,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,481,036,864/175,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,693.74
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