Finding the Third Proportional to 174,952.13 and 375,486.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,952.13 and 375,486.75 is: 805,879.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,952.13 : 375,486.75 = 375,486.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,952.13/375,486.75 = 375,486.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,952.13x = 375,486.75 × 375,486.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,952.13x = 140,990,299,425.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,990,299,425.56/174,952.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,879.32
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