Finding the Third Proportional to 175,518 and 342,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,518 and 342,288 is: 667,516.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,518 : 342,288 = 342,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,518/342,288 = 342,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,518x = 342,288 × 342,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,518x = 117,161,074,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,161,074,944/175,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,516.01
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