Finding the Third Proportional to 174,355 and 269,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,355 and 269,418 is: 416,311.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,355 : 269,418 = 269,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,355/269,418 = 269,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,355x = 269,418 × 269,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,355x = 72,586,058,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,586,058,724/174,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,311.89
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