Finding the Third Proportional to 174,313 and 376,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,313 and 376,274 is: 812,229.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,313 : 376,274 = 376,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,313/376,274 = 376,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,313x = 376,274 × 376,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,313x = 141,582,123,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,582,123,076/174,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,229.28
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