Finding the Third Proportional to 175,196 and 383,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,196 and 383,984 is: 841,592.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,196 : 383,984 = 383,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,196/383,984 = 383,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,196x = 383,984 × 383,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,196x = 147,443,712,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,443,712,256/175,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,592.91
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