Finding the Third Proportional to 174,618 and 377,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,618 and 377,059 is: 814,197.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,618 : 377,059 = 377,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,618/377,059 = 377,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,618x = 377,059 × 377,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,618x = 142,173,489,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,173,489,481/174,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,197.22
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