Finding the Third Proportional to 174,154 and 355,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,154 and 355,688 is: 726,448.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,154 : 355,688 = 355,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,154/355,688 = 355,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,154x = 355,688 × 355,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,154x = 126,513,953,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,513,953,344/174,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,448.74
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