Finding the Third Proportional to 175,372 and 380,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,372 and 380,254 is: 824,493.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,372 : 380,254 = 380,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,372/380,254 = 380,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,372x = 380,254 × 380,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,372x = 144,593,104,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,593,104,516/175,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,493.67
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