Finding the Third Proportional to 175,912 and 414,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,912 and 414,835 is: 978,262.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,912 : 414,835 = 414,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,912/414,835 = 414,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,912x = 414,835 × 414,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,912x = 172,088,077,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,088,077,225/175,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,262.30
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