Finding the Third Proportional to 175,698 and 383,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,698 and 383,198 is: 835,756.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,698 : 383,198 = 383,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,698/383,198 = 383,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,698x = 383,198 × 383,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,698x = 146,840,707,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,840,707,204/175,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,756.28
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