Finding the Third Proportional to 175,674 and 385,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,674 and 385,494 is: 845,917.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,674 : 385,494 = 385,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,674/385,494 = 385,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,674x = 385,494 × 385,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,674x = 148,605,624,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,605,624,036/175,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,917.01
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