Finding the Third Proportional to 174,816 and 375,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,816 and 375,120 is: 804,932.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,816 : 375,120 = 375,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,816/375,120 = 375,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,816x = 375,120 × 375,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,816x = 140,715,014,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,715,014,400/174,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,932.13
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