Finding the Third Proportional to 175,552 and 250,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,552 and 250,866 is: 358,490.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,552 : 250,866 = 250,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,552/250,866 = 250,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,552x = 250,866 × 250,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,552x = 62,933,749,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,933,749,956/175,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,490.65
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