Finding the Third Proportional to 174,642 and 266,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,642 and 266,977 is: 408,130.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,642 : 266,977 = 266,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,642/266,977 = 266,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,642x = 266,977 × 266,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,642x = 71,276,718,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,276,718,529/174,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,130.45
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