Finding the Third Proportional to 174.38 and 408.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 174.38 and 408.38 is: 956.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174.38 : 408.38 = 408.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174.38/408.38 = 408.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174.38x = 408.38 × 408.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174.38x = 166,770.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,770.14/174.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956.39
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