Finding the Third Proportional to 174,768 and 263,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,768 and 263,584 is: 397,535.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,768 : 263,584 = 263,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,768/263,584 = 263,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,768x = 263,584 × 263,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,768x = 69,476,525,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,476,525,056/174,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,535.73
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