Finding the Third Proportional to 174,906 and 386,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,906 and 386,565 is: 854,358.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,906 : 386,565 = 386,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,906/386,565 = 386,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,906x = 386,565 × 386,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,906x = 149,432,499,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,432,499,225/174,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,358.91
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