Finding the Third Proportional to 175,254 and 382,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,254 and 382,940 is: 836,745.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,254 : 382,940 = 382,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,254/382,940 = 382,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,254x = 382,940 × 382,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,254x = 146,643,043,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,643,043,600/175,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,745.77
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