Finding the Third Proportional to 175,202 and 384,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,202 and 384,316 is: 843,019.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,202 : 384,316 = 384,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,202/384,316 = 384,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,202x = 384,316 × 384,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,202x = 147,698,787,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,698,787,856/175,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,019.99
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