Finding the Third Proportional to 175,036 and 383,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,036 and 383,960 is: 842,256.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,036 : 383,960 = 383,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,036/383,960 = 383,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,036x = 383,960 × 383,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,036x = 147,425,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,425,281,600/175,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,256.92
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