Finding the Third Proportional to 175,928 and 383,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,928 and 383,432 is: 835,683.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,928 : 383,432 = 383,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,928/383,432 = 383,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,928x = 383,432 × 383,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,928x = 147,020,098,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,020,098,624/175,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,683.34
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