Finding the Third Proportional to 175,036 and 356,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,036 and 356,493 is: 726,063.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,036 : 356,493 = 356,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,036/356,493 = 356,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,036x = 356,493 × 356,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,036x = 127,087,259,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,087,259,049/175,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,063.55
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