Finding the Third Proportional to 174,011 and 264,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,011 and 264,663 is: 402,540.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,011 : 264,663 = 264,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,011/264,663 = 264,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,011x = 264,663 × 264,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,011x = 70,046,503,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,046,503,569/174,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,540.66
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