Finding the Third Proportional to 174,693 and 372,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,693 and 372,264 is: 793,280.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,693 : 372,264 = 372,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,693/372,264 = 372,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,693x = 372,264 × 372,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,693x = 138,580,485,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,580,485,696/174,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,280.13
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