Finding the Third Proportional to 175,992 and 415,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,992 and 415,044 is: 978,803.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,992 : 415,044 = 415,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,992/415,044 = 415,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,992x = 415,044 × 415,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,992x = 172,261,521,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,261,521,936/175,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,803.14
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