Finding the Third Proportional to 175,076 and 373,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,076 and 373,476 is: 796,707.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,076 : 373,476 = 373,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,076/373,476 = 373,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,076x = 373,476 × 373,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,076x = 139,484,322,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,484,322,576/175,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,707.27
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