Finding the Third Proportional to 175,955 and 414,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,955 and 414,957 is: 978,598.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,955 : 414,957 = 414,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,955/414,957 = 414,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,955x = 414,957 × 414,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,955x = 172,189,311,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,189,311,849/175,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,598.57
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