Finding the Third Proportional to 175,087 and 341,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,087 and 341,425 is: 665,789.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,087 : 341,425 = 341,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,087/341,425 = 341,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,087x = 341,425 × 341,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,087x = 116,571,030,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,571,030,625/175,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,789.18
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