Finding the Third Proportional to 174,724 and 410,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,724 and 410,378 is: 963,863.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,724 : 410,378 = 410,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,724/410,378 = 410,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,724x = 410,378 × 410,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,724x = 168,410,102,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,410,102,884/174,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,863.60
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