Finding the Third Proportional to 175,976 and 385,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,976 and 385,210 is: 843,221.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,976 : 385,210 = 385,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,976/385,210 = 385,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,976x = 385,210 × 385,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,976x = 148,386,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,386,744,100/175,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,221.49
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