Finding the Third Proportional to 175,250 and 380,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,250 and 380,025 is: 824,074.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,250 : 380,025 = 380,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,250/380,025 = 380,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,250x = 380,025 × 380,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,250x = 144,419,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,419,000,625/175,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,074.18
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