Finding the Third Proportional to 175,448 and 378,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,448 and 378,477 is: 816,451.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,448 : 378,477 = 378,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,448/378,477 = 378,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,448x = 378,477 × 378,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,448x = 143,244,839,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,244,839,529/175,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,451.82
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