Finding the Third Proportional to 175,934 and 376,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,934 and 376,778 is: 806,902.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,934 : 376,778 = 376,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,934/376,778 = 376,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,934x = 376,778 × 376,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,934x = 141,961,661,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,961,661,284/175,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,902.94
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