Finding the Third Proportional to 175,926 and 369,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,926 and 369,132 is: 774,521.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,926 : 369,132 = 369,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,926/369,132 = 369,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,926x = 369,132 × 369,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,926x = 136,258,433,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,258,433,424/175,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,521.30
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