Finding the Third Proportional to 174,822 and 374,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,822 and 374,571 is: 802,550.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,822 : 374,571 = 374,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,822/374,571 = 374,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,822x = 374,571 × 374,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,822x = 140,303,434,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,303,434,041/174,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,550.22
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