Finding the Third Proportional to 174,418 and 376,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,418 and 376,710 is: 813,622.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,418 : 376,710 = 376,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,418/376,710 = 376,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,418x = 376,710 × 376,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,418x = 141,910,424,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,910,424,100/174,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,622.59
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