Finding the Third Proportional to 174,756 and 375,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,756 and 375,000 is: 804,693.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,756 : 375,000 = 375,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,756/375,000 = 375,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,756x = 375,000 × 375,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,756x = 140,625,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,625,000,000/174,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,693.40
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