Finding the Third Proportional to 175,065 and 254,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,065 and 254,943 is: 371,267.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,065 : 254,943 = 254,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,065/254,943 = 254,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,065x = 254,943 × 254,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,065x = 64,995,933,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,995,933,249/175,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,267.43
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