Finding the Third Proportional to 174,767 and 382,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,767 and 382,242 is: 836,021.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,767 : 382,242 = 382,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,767/382,242 = 382,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,767x = 382,242 × 382,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,767x = 146,108,946,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,108,946,564/174,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,021.37
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