Finding the Third Proportional to 174,760 and 382,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,760 and 382,228 is: 835,993.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,760 : 382,228 = 382,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,760/382,228 = 382,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,760x = 382,228 × 382,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,760x = 146,098,243,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,098,243,984/174,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,993.61
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