Finding the Third Proportional to 175,594 and 379,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,594 and 379,556 is: 820,430.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,594 : 379,556 = 379,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,594/379,556 = 379,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,594x = 379,556 × 379,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,594x = 144,062,757,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,062,757,136/175,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,430.98
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