Finding the Third Proportional to 174,670 and 374,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,670 and 374,264 is: 801,932.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,670 : 374,264 = 374,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,670/374,264 = 374,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,670x = 374,264 × 374,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,670x = 140,073,541,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,073,541,696/174,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,932.45
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