Finding the Third Proportional to 174,074 and 370,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,074 and 370,910 is: 790,320.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,074 : 370,910 = 370,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,074/370,910 = 370,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,074x = 370,910 × 370,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,074x = 137,574,228,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,574,228,100/174,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,320.37
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