Finding the Third Proportional to 174,749 and 382,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,749 and 382,210 is: 835,967.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,749 : 382,210 = 382,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,749/382,210 = 382,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,749x = 382,210 × 382,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,749x = 146,084,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,084,484,100/174,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,967.50
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