Finding the Third Proportional to 174,421 and 375,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,421 and 375,464 is: 808,235.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,421 : 375,464 = 375,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,421/375,464 = 375,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,421x = 375,464 × 375,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,421x = 140,973,215,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,973,215,296/174,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,235.33
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