Finding the Third Proportional to 175,432 and 384,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,432 and 384,192 is: 841,371.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,432 : 384,192 = 384,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,432/384,192 = 384,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,432x = 384,192 × 384,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,432x = 147,603,492,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,603,492,864/175,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,371.54
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