Finding the Third Proportional to 175,262 and 262,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,262 and 262,594 is: 393,443.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,262 : 262,594 = 262,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,262/262,594 = 262,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,262x = 262,594 × 262,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,262x = 68,955,608,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,955,608,836/175,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,443.01
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