Finding the Third Proportional to 174,506 and 372,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,506 and 372,328 is: 794,403.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,506 : 372,328 = 372,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,506/372,328 = 372,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,506x = 372,328 × 372,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,506x = 138,628,139,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,628,139,584/174,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,403.28
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