Finding the Third Proportional to 174,744 and 374,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,744 and 374,976 is: 804,645.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,744 : 374,976 = 374,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,744/374,976 = 374,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,744x = 374,976 × 374,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,744x = 140,607,000,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,607,000,576/174,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,645.66
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