Finding the Third Proportional to 175,416 and 378,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,416 and 378,506 is: 816,725.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,416 : 378,506 = 378,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,416/378,506 = 378,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,416x = 378,506 × 378,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,416x = 143,266,792,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,266,792,036/175,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,725.91
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