Finding the Third Proportional to 175,745 and 363,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,745 and 363,952 is: 753,711.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,745 : 363,952 = 363,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,745/363,952 = 363,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,745x = 363,952 × 363,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,745x = 132,461,058,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,461,058,304/175,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,711.67
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