Finding the Third Proportional to 175,930 and 379,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,930 and 379,508 is: 818,656.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,930 : 379,508 = 379,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,930/379,508 = 379,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,930x = 379,508 × 379,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,930x = 144,026,322,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,026,322,064/175,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,656.98
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