Finding the Third Proportional to 175,464 and 250,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,464 and 250,922 is: 358,830.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,464 : 250,922 = 250,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,464/250,922 = 250,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,464x = 250,922 × 250,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,464x = 62,961,850,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,961,850,084/175,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,830.59
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