Finding the Third Proportional to 174,887 and 256,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,887 and 256,588 is: 376,456.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,887 : 256,588 = 256,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,887/256,588 = 256,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,887x = 256,588 × 256,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,887x = 65,837,401,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,837,401,744/174,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,456.81
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