Finding the Third Proportional to 174,869 and 262,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,869 and 262,303 is: 393,453.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,869 : 262,303 = 262,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,869/262,303 = 262,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,869x = 262,303 × 262,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,869x = 68,802,863,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,802,863,809/174,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,453.75
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