Finding the Third Proportional to 175,352 and 378,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,352 and 378,730 is: 817,991.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,352 : 378,730 = 378,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,352/378,730 = 378,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,352x = 378,730 × 378,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,352x = 143,436,412,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,436,412,900/175,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,991.31
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