Finding the Third Proportional to 174,408.19 and 356,212.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,408.19 and 356,212.69 is: 727,531.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,408.19 : 356,212.69 = 356,212.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,408.19/356,212.69 = 356,212.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,408.19x = 356,212.69 × 356,212.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,408.19x = 126,887,478,735.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,887,478,735.97/174,408.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,531.66
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