Finding the Third Proportional to 175,044 and 356,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,044 and 356,508 is: 726,091.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,044 : 356,508 = 356,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,044/356,508 = 356,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,044x = 356,508 × 356,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,044x = 127,097,954,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,097,954,064/175,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,091.46
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