Finding the Third Proportional to 175,588 and 379,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,588 and 379,254 is: 819,153.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,588 : 379,254 = 379,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,588/379,254 = 379,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,588x = 379,254 × 379,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,588x = 143,833,596,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,833,596,516/175,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,153.91
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