Finding the Third Proportional to 174,842 and 364,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,842 and 364,444 is: 759,654.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,842 : 364,444 = 364,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,842/364,444 = 364,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,842x = 364,444 × 364,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,842x = 132,819,429,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,819,429,136/174,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,654.03
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