Finding the Third Proportional to 174,406 and 376,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,406 and 376,688 is: 813,583.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,406 : 376,688 = 376,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,406/376,688 = 376,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,406x = 376,688 × 376,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,406x = 141,893,849,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,893,849,344/174,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,583.53
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