Finding the Third Proportional to 174,727 and 410,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,727 and 410,735 is: 965,524.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,727 : 410,735 = 410,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,727/410,735 = 410,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,727x = 410,735 × 410,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,727x = 168,703,240,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,703,240,225/174,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,524.73
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