Finding the Third Proportional to 175,014 and 264,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,014 and 264,123 is: 398,602.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,014 : 264,123 = 264,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,014/264,123 = 264,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,014x = 264,123 × 264,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,014x = 69,760,959,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,760,959,129/175,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,602.16
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