Finding the Third Proportional to 175,128 and 277,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,128 and 277,353 is: 439,248.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,128 : 277,353 = 277,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,128/277,353 = 277,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,128x = 277,353 × 277,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,128x = 76,924,686,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,924,686,609/175,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,248.36
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