Finding the Third Proportional to 175,936 and 414,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,936 and 414,904 is: 978,454.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,936 : 414,904 = 414,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,936/414,904 = 414,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,936x = 414,904 × 414,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,936x = 172,145,329,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,145,329,216/175,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,454.26
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