Finding the Third Proportional to 175,554 and 384,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,554 and 384,408 is: 841,732.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,554 : 384,408 = 384,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,554/384,408 = 384,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,554x = 384,408 × 384,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,554x = 147,769,510,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,769,510,464/175,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,732.52
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