Finding the Third Proportional to 174,416 and 376,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,416 and 376,706 is: 813,614.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,416 : 376,706 = 376,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,416/376,706 = 376,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,416x = 376,706 × 376,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,416x = 141,907,410,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,907,410,436/174,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,614.64
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