Finding the Third Proportional to 174,017 and 231,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,017 and 231,379 is: 307,649.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,017 : 231,379 = 231,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,017/231,379 = 231,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,017x = 231,379 × 231,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,017x = 53,536,241,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,536,241,641/174,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,649.49
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