Finding the Third Proportional to 175,655 and 377,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,655 and 377,932 is: 813,142.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,655 : 377,932 = 377,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,655/377,932 = 377,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,655x = 377,932 × 377,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,655x = 142,832,596,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,832,596,624/175,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,142.79
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