Finding the Third Proportional to 175,673 and 264,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,673 and 264,714 is: 398,886.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,673 : 264,714 = 264,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,673/264,714 = 264,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,673x = 264,714 × 264,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,673x = 70,073,501,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,073,501,796/175,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,886.01
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