Finding the Third Proportional to 174,714 and 372,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,714 and 372,306 is: 793,363.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,714 : 372,306 = 372,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,714/372,306 = 372,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,714x = 372,306 × 372,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,714x = 138,611,757,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,611,757,636/174,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,363.77
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