Finding the Third Proportional to 174,635 and 267,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,635 and 267,026 is: 408,296.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,635 : 267,026 = 267,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,635/267,026 = 267,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,635x = 267,026 × 267,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,635x = 71,302,884,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,302,884,676/174,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,296.65
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