Finding the Third Proportional to 175,020 and 374,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,020 and 374,824 is: 802,725.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,020 : 374,824 = 374,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,020/374,824 = 374,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,020x = 374,824 × 374,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,020x = 140,493,030,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,493,030,976/175,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,725.58
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