Finding the Third Proportional to 175,450 and 385,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,450 and 385,884 is: 848,711.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,450 : 385,884 = 385,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,450/385,884 = 385,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,450x = 385,884 × 385,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,450x = 148,906,461,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,906,461,456/175,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,711.66
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