Finding the Third Proportional to 174,716 and 261,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,716 and 261,801 is: 392,292.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,716 : 261,801 = 261,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,716/261,801 = 261,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,716x = 261,801 × 261,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,716x = 68,539,763,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,539,763,601/174,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,292.43
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