Finding the Third Proportional to 174,652 and 356,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,652 and 356,632 is: 728,227.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,652 : 356,632 = 356,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,652/356,632 = 356,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,652x = 356,632 × 356,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,652x = 127,186,383,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,186,383,424/174,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,227.47
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