Finding the Third Proportional to 175,769 and 376,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,769 and 376,448 is: 806,246.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,769 : 376,448 = 376,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,769/376,448 = 376,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,769x = 376,448 × 376,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,769x = 141,713,096,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,713,096,704/175,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,246.25
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