Finding the Third Proportional to 175,341 and 380,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,341 and 380,570 is: 826,010.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,341 : 380,570 = 380,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,341/380,570 = 380,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,341x = 380,570 × 380,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,341x = 144,833,524,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,833,524,900/175,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,010.60
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