Finding the Third Proportional to 175,500 and 380,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,500 and 380,151 is: 823,446.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,500 : 380,151 = 380,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,500/380,151 = 380,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,500x = 380,151 × 380,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,500x = 144,514,782,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,514,782,801/175,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,446.06
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