Finding the Third Proportional to 174,408 and 376,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,408 and 376,692 is: 813,591.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,408 : 376,692 = 376,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,408/376,692 = 376,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,408x = 376,692 × 376,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,408x = 141,896,862,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,896,862,864/174,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,591.48
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