Finding the Third Proportional to 174,100 and 363,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,100 and 363,336 is: 758,259.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,100 : 363,336 = 363,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,100/363,336 = 363,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,100x = 363,336 × 363,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,100x = 132,013,048,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,013,048,896/174,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,259.90
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