Finding the Third Proportional to 174,841 and 383,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,841 and 383,944 is: 843,126.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,841 : 383,944 = 383,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,841/383,944 = 383,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,841x = 383,944 × 383,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,841x = 147,412,995,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,412,995,136/174,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,126.01
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