Finding the Third Proportional to 174,334 and 381,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,334 and 381,833 is: 836,305.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,334 : 381,833 = 381,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,334/381,833 = 381,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,334x = 381,833 × 381,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,334x = 145,796,439,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,796,439,889/174,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,305.25
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