Finding the Third Proportional to 174,744 and 267,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,744 and 267,210 is: 408,604.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,744 : 267,210 = 267,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,744/267,210 = 267,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,744x = 267,210 × 267,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,744x = 71,401,184,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,401,184,100/174,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,604.50
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