Finding the Third Proportional to 175,204 and 384,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,204 and 384,318 is: 843,019.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,204 : 384,318 = 384,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,204/384,318 = 384,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,204x = 384,318 × 384,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,204x = 147,700,325,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,700,325,124/175,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,019.14
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