Finding the Third Proportional to 174,282 and 260,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,282 and 260,703 is: 389,977.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,282 : 260,703 = 260,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,282/260,703 = 260,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,282x = 260,703 × 260,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,282x = 67,966,054,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,966,054,209/174,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,977.47
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