Finding the Third Proportional to 175,428 and 380,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,428 and 380,376 is: 824,759.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,428 : 380,376 = 380,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,428/380,376 = 380,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,428x = 380,376 × 380,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,428x = 144,685,901,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,685,901,376/175,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,759.45
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