Finding the Third Proportional to 174,366 and 356,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,366 and 356,112 is: 727,296.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,366 : 356,112 = 356,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,366/356,112 = 356,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,366x = 356,112 × 356,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,366x = 126,815,756,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,815,756,544/174,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,296.36
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