Finding the Third Proportional to 175,255 and 380,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,255 and 380,034 is: 824,089.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,255 : 380,034 = 380,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,255/380,034 = 380,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,255x = 380,034 × 380,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,255x = 144,425,841,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,425,841,156/175,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,089.70
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