Finding the Third Proportional to 175,689 and 386,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,689 and 386,364 is: 849,666.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,689 : 386,364 = 386,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,689/386,364 = 386,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,689x = 386,364 × 386,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,689x = 149,277,140,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,277,140,496/175,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,666.97
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