Finding the Third Proportional to 175,598 and 379,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,598 and 379,564 is: 820,446.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,598 : 379,564 = 379,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,598/379,564 = 379,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,598x = 379,564 × 379,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,598x = 144,068,830,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,068,830,096/175,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,446.87
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