Finding the Third Proportional to 175,200 and 376,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,200 and 376,644 is: 809,707.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,200 : 376,644 = 376,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,200/376,644 = 376,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,200x = 376,644 × 376,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,200x = 141,860,702,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,860,702,736/175,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,707.21
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