Finding the Third Proportional to 175,680 and 386,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,680 and 386,348 is: 849,640.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,680 : 386,348 = 386,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,680/386,348 = 386,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,680x = 386,348 × 386,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,680x = 149,264,777,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,264,777,104/175,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,640.12
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