Finding the Third Proportional to 175,192 and 362,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,192 and 362,828 is: 751,427.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,192 : 362,828 = 362,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,192/362,828 = 362,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,192x = 362,828 × 362,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,192x = 131,644,157,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,644,157,584/175,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,427.91
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