Finding the Third Proportional to 174,776 and 268,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,776 and 268,656 is: 412,963.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,776 : 268,656 = 268,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,776/268,656 = 268,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,776x = 268,656 × 268,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,776x = 72,176,046,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,176,046,336/174,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,963.14
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