Finding the Third Proportional to 174,343 and 368,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,343 and 368,270 is: 777,907.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,343 : 368,270 = 368,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,343/368,270 = 368,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,343x = 368,270 × 368,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,343x = 135,622,792,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,622,792,900/174,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,907.88
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