Finding the Third Proportional to 174,946 and 252,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,946 and 252,865 is: 365,488.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,946 : 252,865 = 252,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,946/252,865 = 252,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,946x = 252,865 × 252,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,946x = 63,940,708,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,940,708,225/174,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,488.25
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