Finding the Third Proportional to 175,084 and 381,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,084 and 381,852 is: 832,805.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,084 : 381,852 = 381,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,084/381,852 = 381,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,084x = 381,852 × 381,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,084x = 145,810,949,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,810,949,904/175,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,805.68
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