Finding the Third Proportional to 174,620 and 374,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,620 and 374,728 is: 804,152.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,620 : 374,728 = 374,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,620/374,728 = 374,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,620x = 374,728 × 374,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,620x = 140,421,073,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,421,073,984/174,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,152.30
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