Finding the Third Proportional to 174,648.18 and 360,444.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,648.18 and 360,444.94 is: 743,898.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,648.18 : 360,444.94 = 360,444.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,648.18/360,444.94 = 360,444.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,648.18x = 360,444.94 × 360,444.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,648.18x = 129,920,552,969.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,920,552,969.38/174,648.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,898.69
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