Finding the Third Proportional to 175,201 and 384,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,201 and 384,313 is: 843,011.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,201 : 384,313 = 384,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,201/384,313 = 384,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,201x = 384,313 × 384,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,201x = 147,696,481,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,696,481,969/175,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,011.64
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