Finding the Third Proportional to 174,868 and 379,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,868 and 379,108 is: 821,893.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,868 : 379,108 = 379,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,868/379,108 = 379,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,868x = 379,108 × 379,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,868x = 143,722,875,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,722,875,664/174,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,893.52
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