Finding the Third Proportional to 175,896 and 367,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,896 and 367,788 is: 769,022.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,896 : 367,788 = 367,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,896/367,788 = 367,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,896x = 367,788 × 367,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,896x = 135,268,012,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,268,012,944/175,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,022.68
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