Finding the Third Proportional to 175,590 and 372,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,590 and 372,078 is: 788,439.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,590 : 372,078 = 372,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,590/372,078 = 372,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,590x = 372,078 × 372,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,590x = 138,442,038,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,442,038,084/175,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,439.19
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