Finding the Third Proportional to 175,396 and 273,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,396 and 273,362 is: 426,046.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,396 : 273,362 = 273,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,396/273,362 = 273,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,396x = 273,362 × 273,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,396x = 74,726,783,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,726,783,044/175,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,046.11
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