Finding the Third Proportional to 174,254 and 245,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,254 and 245,394 is: 345,577.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,254 : 245,394 = 245,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,254/245,394 = 245,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,254x = 245,394 × 245,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,254x = 60,218,215,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,218,215,236/174,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,577.23
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