Finding the Third Proportional to 175,599 and 372,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,599 and 372,096 is: 788,475.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,599 : 372,096 = 372,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,599/372,096 = 372,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,599x = 372,096 × 372,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,599x = 138,455,433,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,455,433,216/175,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,475.07
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