Finding the Third Proportional to 174,854 and 410,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,854 and 410,567 is: 964,034.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,854 : 410,567 = 410,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,854/410,567 = 410,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,854x = 410,567 × 410,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,854x = 168,565,261,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,565,261,489/174,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,034.35
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