Finding the Third Proportional to 174,504 and 376,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,504 and 376,644 is: 812,936.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,504 : 376,644 = 376,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,504/376,644 = 376,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,504x = 376,644 × 376,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,504x = 141,860,702,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,860,702,736/174,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,936.68
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