Finding the Third Proportional to 174,254 and 378,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,254 and 378,012 is: 820,027.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,254 : 378,012 = 378,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,254/378,012 = 378,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,254x = 378,012 × 378,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,254x = 142,893,072,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,893,072,144/174,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,027.50
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