Finding the Third Proportional to 175,246 and 382,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,246 and 382,924 is: 836,714.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,246 : 382,924 = 382,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,246/382,924 = 382,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,246x = 382,924 × 382,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,246x = 146,630,789,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,630,789,776/175,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,714.05
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