Finding the Third Proportional to 175,018 and 374,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,018 and 374,820 is: 802,717.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,018 : 374,820 = 374,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,018/374,820 = 374,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,018x = 374,820 × 374,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,018x = 140,490,032,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,490,032,400/175,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,717.62
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