Finding the Third Proportional to 175,179 and 362,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,179 and 362,814 is: 751,425.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,179 : 362,814 = 362,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,179/362,814 = 362,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,179x = 362,814 × 362,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,179x = 131,633,998,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,633,998,596/175,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,425.68
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