Finding the Third Proportional to 175,996 and 360,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,996 and 360,193 is: 737,170.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,996 : 360,193 = 360,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,996/360,193 = 360,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,996x = 360,193 × 360,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,996x = 129,738,997,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,738,997,249/175,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,170.15
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