Finding the Third Proportional to 174,448 and 276,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,448 and 276,680 is: 438,823.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,448 : 276,680 = 276,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,448/276,680 = 276,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,448x = 276,680 × 276,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,448x = 76,551,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,551,822,400/174,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,823.16
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