Finding the Third Proportional to 175,514 and 379,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,514 and 379,048 is: 818,609.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,514 : 379,048 = 379,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,514/379,048 = 379,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,514x = 379,048 × 379,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,514x = 143,677,386,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,677,386,304/175,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,609.26
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