Finding the Third Proportional to 175,752 and 383,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,752 and 383,580 is: 837,166.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,752 : 383,580 = 383,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,752/383,580 = 383,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,752x = 383,580 × 383,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,752x = 147,133,616,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,133,616,400/175,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,166.10
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