Finding the Third Proportional to 174,030 and 368,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,030 and 368,652 is: 780,924.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,030 : 368,652 = 368,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,030/368,652 = 368,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,030x = 368,652 × 368,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,030x = 135,904,297,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,904,297,104/174,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,924.54
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