Finding the Third Proportional to 174,474 and 380,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,474 and 380,692 is: 830,647.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,474 : 380,692 = 380,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,474/380,692 = 380,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,474x = 380,692 × 380,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,474x = 144,926,398,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,926,398,864/174,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,647.54
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