Finding the Third Proportional to 175,600 and 377,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,600 and 377,859 is: 813,083.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,600 : 377,859 = 377,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,600/377,859 = 377,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,600x = 377,859 × 377,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,600x = 142,777,423,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,777,423,881/175,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,083.28
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