Finding the Third Proportional to 174,714 and 374,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,714 and 374,358 is: 802,133.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,714 : 374,358 = 374,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,714/374,358 = 374,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,714x = 374,358 × 374,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,714x = 140,143,912,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,143,912,164/174,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,133.27
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