Finding the Third Proportional to 174,696 and 379,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,696 and 379,056 is: 822,477.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,696 : 379,056 = 379,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,696/379,056 = 379,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,696x = 379,056 × 379,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,696x = 143,683,451,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,683,451,136/174,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,477.05
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