Finding the Third Proportional to 175,019 and 361,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,019 and 361,702 is: 747,509.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,019 : 361,702 = 361,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,019/361,702 = 361,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,019x = 361,702 × 361,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,019x = 130,828,336,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,828,336,804/175,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,509.34
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