Finding the Third Proportional to 175,907 and 414,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,907 and 414,839 is: 978,308.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,907 : 414,839 = 414,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,907/414,839 = 414,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,907x = 414,839 × 414,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,907x = 172,091,395,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,091,395,921/175,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,308.97
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