Finding the Third Proportional to 175,428 and 378,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,428 and 378,876 is: 818,267.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,428 : 378,876 = 378,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,428/378,876 = 378,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,428x = 378,876 × 378,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,428x = 143,547,023,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,547,023,376/175,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,267.46
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