Finding the Third Proportional to 175,544 and 384,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,544 and 384,424 is: 841,850.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,544 : 384,424 = 384,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,544/384,424 = 384,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,544x = 384,424 × 384,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,544x = 147,781,811,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,781,811,776/175,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,850.54
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