Finding the Third Proportional to 174,402 and 376,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,402 and 376,680 is: 813,567.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,402 : 376,680 = 376,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,402/376,680 = 376,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,402x = 376,680 × 376,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,402x = 141,887,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,887,822,400/174,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,567.63
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