Finding the Third Proportional to 174,670.50 and 377,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,670.50 and 377,232 is: 814,699.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,670.50 : 377,232 = 377,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,670.50/377,232 = 377,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,670.50x = 377,232 × 377,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,670.50x = 142,303,981,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,303,981,824/174,670.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,699.57
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