Finding the Third Proportional to 175,528 and 264,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,528 and 264,843 is: 399,604.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,528 : 264,843 = 264,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,528/264,843 = 264,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,528x = 264,843 × 264,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,528x = 70,141,814,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,141,814,649/175,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,604.70
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