Finding the Third Proportional to 174,794 and 265,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,794 and 265,413 is: 403,011.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,794 : 265,413 = 265,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,794/265,413 = 265,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,794x = 265,413 × 265,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,794x = 70,444,060,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,444,060,569/174,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,011.89
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