Finding the Third Proportional to 174,424 and 376,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,424 and 376,734 is: 813,698.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,424 : 376,734 = 376,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,424/376,734 = 376,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,424x = 376,734 × 376,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,424x = 141,928,506,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,928,506,756/174,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,698.27
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