Finding the Third Proportional to 175,193 and 362,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,193 and 362,830 is: 751,431.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,193 : 362,830 = 362,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,193/362,830 = 362,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,193x = 362,830 × 362,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,193x = 131,645,608,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,645,608,900/175,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,431.90
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