Finding the Third Proportional to 174,955 and 367,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,955 and 367,535 is: 772,095.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,955 : 367,535 = 367,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,955/367,535 = 367,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,955x = 367,535 × 367,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,955x = 135,081,976,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,081,976,225/174,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,095.55
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