Finding the Third Proportional to 174,367 and 369,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,367 and 369,658 is: 783,674.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,367 : 369,658 = 369,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,367/369,658 = 369,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,367x = 369,658 × 369,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,367x = 136,647,036,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,647,036,964/174,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,674.88
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