Finding the Third Proportional to 174,384 and 369,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,384 and 369,522 is: 783,022.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,384 : 369,522 = 369,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,384/369,522 = 369,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,384x = 369,522 × 369,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,384x = 136,546,508,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,546,508,484/174,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,022.00
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