Finding the Third Proportional to 174,352 and 377,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,352 and 377,600 is: 817,781.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,352 : 377,600 = 377,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,352/377,600 = 377,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,352x = 377,600 × 377,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,352x = 142,581,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,581,760,000/174,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,781.04
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