Finding the Third Proportional to 175,336 and 383,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,336 and 383,476 is: 838,697.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,336 : 383,476 = 383,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,336/383,476 = 383,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,336x = 383,476 × 383,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,336x = 147,053,842,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,053,842,576/175,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,697.37
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