Finding the Third Proportional to 175,584 and 379,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,584 and 379,248 is: 819,146.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,584 : 379,248 = 379,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,584/379,248 = 379,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,584x = 379,248 × 379,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,584x = 143,829,045,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,829,045,504/175,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,146.65
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