Finding the Third Proportional to 175,356 and 377,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,356 and 377,754 is: 813,762.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,356 : 377,754 = 377,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,356/377,754 = 377,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,356x = 377,754 × 377,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,356x = 142,698,084,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,698,084,516/175,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,762.20
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