Finding the Third Proportional to 174,769 and 382,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,769 and 382,246 is: 836,029.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,769 : 382,246 = 382,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,769/382,246 = 382,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,769x = 382,246 × 382,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,769x = 146,112,004,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,112,004,516/174,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,029.30
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