Finding the Third Proportional to 174,035 and 276,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,035 and 276,924 is: 440,640.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,035 : 276,924 = 276,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,035/276,924 = 276,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,035x = 276,924 × 276,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,035x = 76,686,901,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,686,901,776/174,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,640.69
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