Finding the Third Proportional to 175,154 and 379,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,154 and 379,396 is: 821,798.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,154 : 379,396 = 379,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,154/379,396 = 379,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,154x = 379,396 × 379,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,154x = 143,941,324,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,941,324,816/175,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,798.67
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