Finding the Third Proportional to 174,412 and 376,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,412 and 376,700 is: 813,607.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,412 : 376,700 = 376,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,412/376,700 = 376,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,412x = 376,700 × 376,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,412x = 141,902,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,902,890,000/174,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,607.38
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