Finding the Third Proportional to 174,387 and 369,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,387 and 369,528 is: 783,033.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,387 : 369,528 = 369,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,387/369,528 = 369,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,387x = 369,528 × 369,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,387x = 136,550,942,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,550,942,784/174,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,033.96
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