Finding the Third Proportional to 174,709 and 374,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,709 and 374,348 is: 802,113.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,709 : 374,348 = 374,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,709/374,348 = 374,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,709x = 374,348 × 374,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,709x = 140,136,425,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,136,425,104/174,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,113.37
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