Finding the Third Proportional to 174,536 and 376,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,536 and 376,528 is: 812,287.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,536 : 376,528 = 376,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,536/376,528 = 376,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,536x = 376,528 × 376,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,536x = 141,773,334,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,773,334,784/174,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,287.06
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