Finding the Third Proportional to 175,779 and 364,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,779 and 364,014 is: 753,822.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,779 : 364,014 = 364,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,779/364,014 = 364,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,779x = 364,014 × 364,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,779x = 132,506,192,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,506,192,196/175,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,822.65
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