Finding the Third Proportional to 175,668 and 263,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,668 and 263,025 is: 393,823.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,668 : 263,025 = 263,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,668/263,025 = 263,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,668x = 263,025 × 263,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,668x = 69,182,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,182,150,625/175,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,823.30
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