Finding the Third Proportional to 174,240 and 381,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,240 and 381,681 is: 836,090.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,240 : 381,681 = 381,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,240/381,681 = 381,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,240x = 381,681 × 381,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,240x = 145,680,385,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,680,385,761/174,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,090.37
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