Finding the Third Proportional to 175,561 and 381,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,561 and 381,010 is: 826,884.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,561 : 381,010 = 381,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,561/381,010 = 381,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,561x = 381,010 × 381,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,561x = 145,168,620,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,168,620,100/175,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,884.22
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