Finding the Third Proportional to 175,790 and 364,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,790 and 364,034 is: 753,858.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,790 : 364,034 = 364,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,790/364,034 = 364,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,790x = 364,034 × 364,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,790x = 132,520,753,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,520,753,156/175,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,858.31
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