Finding the Third Proportional to 174,252 and 374,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,252 and 374,384 is: 804,371.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,252 : 374,384 = 374,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,252/374,384 = 374,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,252x = 374,384 × 374,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,252x = 140,163,379,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,163,379,456/174,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,371.71
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