Finding the Third Proportional to 174,223 and 245,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,223 and 245,349 is: 345,511.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,223 : 245,349 = 245,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,223/245,349 = 245,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,223x = 245,349 × 245,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,223x = 60,196,131,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,196,131,801/174,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,511.97
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