Finding the Third Proportional to 175,355 and 377,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,355 and 377,752 is: 813,758.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,355 : 377,752 = 377,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,355/377,752 = 377,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,355x = 377,752 × 377,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,355x = 142,696,573,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,696,573,504/175,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,758.22
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