Finding the Third Proportional to 174,330 and 376,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,330 and 376,308 is: 812,296.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,330 : 376,308 = 376,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,330/376,308 = 376,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,330x = 376,308 × 376,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,330x = 141,607,710,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,607,710,864/174,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,296.86
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