Finding the Third Proportional to 175,605.75 and 373,079.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,605.75 and 373,079.25 is: 792,617.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,605.75 : 373,079.25 = 373,079.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,605.75/373,079.25 = 373,079.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,605.75x = 373,079.25 × 373,079.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,605.75x = 139,188,126,780.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,188,126,780.56/175,605.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,617.14
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