Finding the Third Proportional to 174,912 and 262,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,912 and 262,315 is: 393,393.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,912 : 262,315 = 262,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,912/262,315 = 262,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,912x = 262,315 × 262,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,912x = 68,809,159,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,809,159,225/174,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,393.02
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