Finding the Third Proportional to 175,176 and 269,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,176 and 269,568 is: 414,822.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,176 : 269,568 = 269,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,176/269,568 = 269,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,176x = 269,568 × 269,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,176x = 72,666,906,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,666,906,624/175,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,822.27
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