Finding the Third Proportional to 175,220 and 383,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,220 and 383,610 is: 839,839.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,220 : 383,610 = 383,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,220/383,610 = 383,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,220x = 383,610 × 383,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,220x = 147,156,632,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,156,632,100/175,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,839.24
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