Finding the Third Proportional to 175,016 and 382,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,016 and 382,108 is: 834,246.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,016 : 382,108 = 382,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,016/382,108 = 382,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,016x = 382,108 × 382,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,016x = 146,006,523,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,006,523,664/175,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,246.72
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