Finding the Third Proportional to 174,938 and 367,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,938 and 367,501 is: 772,027.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,938 : 367,501 = 367,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,938/367,501 = 367,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,938x = 367,501 × 367,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,938x = 135,056,985,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,056,985,001/174,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,027.72
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