Finding the Third Proportional to 175,512 and 264,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,512 and 264,848 is: 399,656.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,512 : 264,848 = 264,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,512/264,848 = 264,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,512x = 264,848 × 264,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,512x = 70,144,463,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,144,463,104/175,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,656.22
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