Finding the Third Proportional to 174,429 and 376,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,429 and 376,739 is: 813,696.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,429 : 376,739 = 376,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,429/376,739 = 376,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,429x = 376,739 × 376,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,429x = 141,932,274,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,932,274,121/174,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,696.54
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