Finding the Third Proportional to 175,412 and 384,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,412 and 384,232 is: 841,642.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,412 : 384,232 = 384,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,412/384,232 = 384,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,412x = 384,232 × 384,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,412x = 147,634,229,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,634,229,824/175,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,642.70
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