Finding the Third Proportional to 174,376 and 388,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,376 and 388,232 is: 864,362.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,376 : 388,232 = 388,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,376/388,232 = 388,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,376x = 388,232 × 388,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,376x = 150,724,085,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,724,085,824/174,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,362.56
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