Finding the Third Proportional to 174,324 and 376,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,324 and 376,296 is: 812,273.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,324 : 376,296 = 376,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,324/376,296 = 376,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,324x = 376,296 × 376,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,324x = 141,598,679,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,598,679,616/174,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,273.01
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