Finding the Third Proportional to 175,160 and 383,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,160 and 383,035 is: 837,610.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,160 : 383,035 = 383,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,160/383,035 = 383,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,160x = 383,035 × 383,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,160x = 146,715,811,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,715,811,225/175,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,610.25
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