Finding the Third Proportional to 175,544 and 250,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,544 and 250,854 is: 358,472.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,544 : 250,854 = 250,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,544/250,854 = 250,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,544x = 250,854 × 250,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,544x = 62,927,729,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,927,729,316/175,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,472.69
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