Finding the Third Proportional to 175,252 and 380,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,252 and 380,029 is: 824,082.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,252 : 380,029 = 380,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,252/380,029 = 380,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,252x = 380,029 × 380,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,252x = 144,422,040,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,422,040,841/175,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,082.13
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