Finding the Third Proportional to 174,756 and 382,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,756 and 382,224 is: 835,995.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,756 : 382,224 = 382,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,756/382,224 = 382,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,756x = 382,224 × 382,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,756x = 146,095,186,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,095,186,176/174,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,995.25
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