Finding the Third Proportional to 174,740 and 382,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,740 and 382,189 is: 835,918.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,740 : 382,189 = 382,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,740/382,189 = 382,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,740x = 382,189 × 382,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,740x = 146,068,431,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,068,431,721/174,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,918.69
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