Finding the Third Proportional to 175,465 and 262,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,465 and 262,028 is: 391,295.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,465 : 262,028 = 262,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,465/262,028 = 262,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,465x = 262,028 × 262,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,465x = 68,658,672,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,658,672,784/175,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,295.54
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