Finding the Third Proportional to 174,284 and 260,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,284 and 260,732 is: 390,059.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,284 : 260,732 = 260,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,284/260,732 = 260,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,284x = 260,732 × 260,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,284x = 67,981,175,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,981,175,824/174,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,059.76
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