Finding the Third Proportional to 175,266 and 382,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,266 and 382,564 is: 835,046.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,266 : 382,564 = 382,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,266/382,564 = 382,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,266x = 382,564 × 382,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,266x = 146,355,214,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,355,214,096/175,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,046.24
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