Finding the Third Proportional to 174,754 and 374,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,754 and 374,996 is: 804,685.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,754 : 374,996 = 374,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,754/374,996 = 374,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,754x = 374,996 × 374,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,754x = 140,622,000,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,622,000,016/174,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,685.44
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