Finding the Third Proportional to 174,813 and 264,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,813 and 264,584 is: 400,454.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,813 : 264,584 = 264,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,813/264,584 = 264,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,813x = 264,584 × 264,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,813x = 70,004,693,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,004,693,056/174,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,454.73
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