Finding the Third Proportional to 175,818 and 387,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,818 and 387,492 is: 854,008.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,818 : 387,492 = 387,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,818/387,492 = 387,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,818x = 387,492 × 387,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,818x = 150,150,050,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,150,050,064/175,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,008.41
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