Finding the Third Proportional to 174,526 and 372,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,526 and 372,368 is: 794,482.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,526 : 372,368 = 372,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,526/372,368 = 372,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,526x = 372,368 × 372,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,526x = 138,657,927,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,657,927,424/174,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,482.93
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