Finding the Third Proportional to 174,538 and 376,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,538 and 376,924 is: 813,987.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,538 : 376,924 = 376,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,538/376,924 = 376,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,538x = 376,924 × 376,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,538x = 142,071,701,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,071,701,776/174,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,987.22
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