Finding the Third Proportional to 175,191 and 384,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,191 and 384,294 is: 842,976.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,191 : 384,294 = 384,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,191/384,294 = 384,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,191x = 384,294 × 384,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,191x = 147,681,878,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,681,878,436/175,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,976.40
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