Finding the Third Proportional to 174,420 and 376,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,420 and 376,724 is: 813,673.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,420 : 376,724 = 376,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,420/376,724 = 376,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,420x = 376,724 × 376,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,420x = 141,920,972,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,920,972,176/174,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,673.73
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