Finding the Third Proportional to 174,662 and 261,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,662 and 261,723 is: 392,179.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,662 : 261,723 = 261,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,662/261,723 = 261,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,662x = 261,723 × 261,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,662x = 68,498,928,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,498,928,729/174,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,179.92
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