Finding the Third Proportional to 174,938 and 360,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,938 and 360,918 is: 744,616.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,938 : 360,918 = 360,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,938/360,918 = 360,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,938x = 360,918 × 360,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,938x = 130,261,802,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,261,802,724/174,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,616.97
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