Finding the Third Proportional to 174,690 and 372,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,690 and 372,258 is: 793,268.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,690 : 372,258 = 372,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,690/372,258 = 372,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,690x = 372,258 × 372,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,690x = 138,576,018,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,576,018,564/174,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,268.18
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