Finding the Third Proportional to 174,872 and 270,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,872 and 270,057 is: 417,052.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,872 : 270,057 = 270,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,872/270,057 = 270,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,872x = 270,057 × 270,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,872x = 72,930,783,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,930,783,249/174,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,052.38
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