Finding the Third Proportional to 175,395 and 378,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,395 and 378,816 is: 818,162.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,395 : 378,816 = 378,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,395/378,816 = 378,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,395x = 378,816 × 378,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,395x = 143,501,561,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,501,561,856/175,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,162.22
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