Finding the Third Proportional to 175,064 and 381,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,064 and 381,808 is: 832,708.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,064 : 381,808 = 381,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,064/381,808 = 381,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,064x = 381,808 × 381,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,064x = 145,777,348,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,777,348,864/175,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,708.89
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