Finding the Third Proportional to 174,248 and 377,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,248 and 377,746 is: 818,902.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,248 : 377,746 = 377,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,248/377,746 = 377,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,248x = 377,746 × 377,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,248x = 142,692,040,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,692,040,516/174,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,902.03
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