Finding the Third Proportional to 174,733 and 372,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,733 and 372,361 is: 793,511.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,733 : 372,361 = 372,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,733/372,361 = 372,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,733x = 372,361 × 372,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,733x = 138,652,714,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,652,714,321/174,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,511.90
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