Finding the Third Proportional to 175,070 and 381,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,070 and 381,826 is: 832,758.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,070 : 381,826 = 381,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,070/381,826 = 381,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,070x = 381,826 × 381,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,070x = 145,791,094,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,791,094,276/175,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,758.86
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