Finding the Third Proportional to 175,398 and 372,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,398 and 372,660 is: 791,773.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,398 : 372,660 = 372,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,398/372,660 = 372,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,398x = 372,660 × 372,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,398x = 138,875,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,875,475,600/175,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,773.43
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