Finding the Third Proportional to 175,952 and 414,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,952 and 414,940 is: 978,535.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,952 : 414,940 = 414,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,952/414,940 = 414,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,952x = 414,940 × 414,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,952x = 172,175,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,175,203,600/175,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,535.08
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