Finding the Third Proportional to 175,276 and 383,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,276 and 383,716 is: 840,034.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,276 : 383,716 = 383,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,276/383,716 = 383,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,276x = 383,716 × 383,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,276x = 147,237,968,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,237,968,656/175,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,034.97
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