Finding the Third Proportional to 175,294 and 383,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,294 and 383,757 is: 840,128.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,294 : 383,757 = 383,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,294/383,757 = 383,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,294x = 383,757 × 383,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,294x = 147,269,435,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,269,435,049/175,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,128.21
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