Finding the Third Proportional to 175,446 and 380,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,446 and 380,700 is: 826,080.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,446 : 380,700 = 380,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,446/380,700 = 380,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,446x = 380,700 × 380,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,446x = 144,932,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,932,490,000/175,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,080.33
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