Finding the Third Proportional to 175,644 and 369,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,644 and 369,643 is: 777,914.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,644 : 369,643 = 369,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,644/369,643 = 369,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,644x = 369,643 × 369,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,644x = 136,635,947,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,635,947,449/175,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,914.12
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