Finding the Third Proportional to 174,532 and 376,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,532 and 376,520 is: 812,271.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,532 : 376,520 = 376,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,532/376,520 = 376,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,532x = 376,520 × 376,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,532x = 141,767,310,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,767,310,400/174,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,271.16
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