Finding the Third Proportional to 175,350 and 380,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,350 and 380,589 is: 826,050.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,350 : 380,589 = 380,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,350/380,589 = 380,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,350x = 380,589 × 380,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,350x = 144,847,986,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,847,986,921/175,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,050.68
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