Finding the Third Proportional to 175,688 and 386,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,688 and 386,362 is: 849,663.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,688 : 386,362 = 386,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,688/386,362 = 386,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,688x = 386,362 × 386,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,688x = 149,275,595,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,275,595,044/175,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,663.01
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