Finding the Third Proportional to 175,016 and 374,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,016 and 374,816 is: 802,709.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,016 : 374,816 = 374,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,016/374,816 = 374,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,016x = 374,816 × 374,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,016x = 140,487,033,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,487,033,856/175,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,709.66
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