Finding the Third Proportional to 175,046 and 356,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,046 and 356,509 is: 726,087.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,046 : 356,509 = 356,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,046/356,509 = 356,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,046x = 356,509 × 356,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,046x = 127,098,667,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,098,667,081/175,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,087.24
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