Finding the Third Proportional to 174,314 and 376,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,314 and 376,276 is: 812,233.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,314 : 376,276 = 376,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,314/376,276 = 376,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,314x = 376,276 × 376,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,314x = 141,583,628,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,583,628,176/174,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,233.26
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