Finding the Third Proportional to 175,028 and 374,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,028 and 374,046 is: 799,360.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,028 : 374,046 = 374,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,028/374,046 = 374,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,028x = 374,046 × 374,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,028x = 139,910,410,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,910,410,116/175,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,360.16
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