Finding the Third Proportional to 174,600 and 377,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,600 and 377,046 is: 814,225.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,600 : 377,046 = 377,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,600/377,046 = 377,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,600x = 377,046 × 377,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,600x = 142,163,686,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,163,686,116/174,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,225.01
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