Finding the Third Proportional to 174,318 and 245,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,318 and 245,466 is: 345,653.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,318 : 245,466 = 245,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,318/245,466 = 245,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,318x = 245,466 × 245,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,318x = 60,253,557,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,253,557,156/174,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,653.10
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