Finding the Third Proportional to 175,653 and 377,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,653 and 377,928 is: 813,134.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,653 : 377,928 = 377,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,653/377,928 = 377,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,653x = 377,928 × 377,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,653x = 142,829,573,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,829,573,184/175,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,134.84
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