Finding the Third Proportional to 174,894 and 376,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,894 and 376,548 is: 810,710.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,894 : 376,548 = 376,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,894/376,548 = 376,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,894x = 376,548 × 376,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,894x = 141,788,396,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,788,396,304/174,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,710.47
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