Finding the Third Proportional to 175,298 and 376,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,298 and 376,876 is: 810,251.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,298 : 376,876 = 376,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,298/376,876 = 376,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,298x = 376,876 × 376,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,298x = 142,035,519,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,035,519,376/175,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,251.80
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