Finding the Third Proportional to 174,645 and 381,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,645 and 381,042 is: 831,360.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,645 : 381,042 = 381,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,645/381,042 = 381,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,645x = 381,042 × 381,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,645x = 145,193,005,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,193,005,764/174,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,360.79
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