Finding the Third Proportional to 174,028 and 370,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,028 and 370,816 is: 790,128.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,028 : 370,816 = 370,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,028/370,816 = 370,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,028x = 370,816 × 370,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,028x = 137,504,505,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,504,505,856/174,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,128.63
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