Finding the Third Proportional to 175,906 and 343,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,906 and 343,062 is: 669,059.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,906 : 343,062 = 343,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,906/343,062 = 343,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,906x = 343,062 × 343,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,906x = 117,691,535,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,691,535,844/175,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,059.25
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