Finding the Third Proportional to 175,966 and 383,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,966 and 383,694 is: 836,645.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,966 : 383,694 = 383,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,966/383,694 = 383,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,966x = 383,694 × 383,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,966x = 147,221,085,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,221,085,636/175,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,645.07
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