Finding the Third Proportional to 175,591 and 379,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,591 and 379,262 is: 819,174.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,591 : 379,262 = 379,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,591/379,262 = 379,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,591x = 379,262 × 379,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,591x = 143,839,664,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,839,664,644/175,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,174.47
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