Finding the Third Proportional to 175,356 and 382,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,356 and 382,302 is: 833,474.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,356 : 382,302 = 382,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,356/382,302 = 382,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,356x = 382,302 × 382,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,356x = 146,154,819,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,154,819,204/175,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,474.87
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