Finding the Third Proportional to 175,452 and 385,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,452 and 385,888 is: 848,719.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,452 : 385,888 = 385,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,452/385,888 = 385,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,452x = 385,888 × 385,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,452x = 148,909,548,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,909,548,544/175,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,719.58
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