Finding the Third Proportional to 175,022 and 264,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,022 and 264,136 is: 398,623.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,022 : 264,136 = 264,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,022/264,136 = 264,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,022x = 264,136 × 264,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,022x = 69,767,826,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,767,826,496/175,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,623.18
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