Finding the Third Proportional to 174,735 and 410,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,735 and 410,725 is: 965,433.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,735 : 410,725 = 410,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,735/410,725 = 410,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,735x = 410,725 × 410,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,735x = 168,695,025,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,695,025,625/174,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,433.52
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