Finding the Third Proportional to 175,606 and 377,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,606 and 377,842 is: 812,982.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,606 : 377,842 = 377,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,606/377,842 = 377,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,606x = 377,842 × 377,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,606x = 142,764,576,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,764,576,964/175,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,982.34
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