Finding the Third Proportional to 175,854 and 378,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,854 and 378,350 is: 814,020.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,854 : 378,350 = 378,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,854/378,350 = 378,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,854x = 378,350 × 378,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,854x = 143,148,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,148,722,500/175,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,020.28
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