Finding the Third Proportional to 174,146 and 355,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,146 and 355,673 is: 726,420.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,146 : 355,673 = 355,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,146/355,673 = 355,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,146x = 355,673 × 355,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,146x = 126,503,282,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,503,282,929/174,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,420.84
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