Finding the Third Proportional to 175,247 and 382,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,247 and 382,926 is: 836,718.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,247 : 382,926 = 382,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,247/382,926 = 382,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,247x = 382,926 × 382,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,247x = 146,632,321,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,632,321,476/175,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,718.01
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