Finding the Third Proportional to 175,592 and 372,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,592 and 372,082 is: 788,447.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,592 : 372,082 = 372,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,592/372,082 = 372,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,592x = 372,082 × 372,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,592x = 138,445,014,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,445,014,724/175,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,447.17
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