Finding the Third Proportional to 174,504 and 372,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,504 and 372,324 is: 794,395.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,504 : 372,324 = 372,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,504/372,324 = 372,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,504x = 372,324 × 372,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,504x = 138,625,160,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,625,160,976/174,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,395.32
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