Finding the Third Proportional to 174,960 and 366,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,960 and 366,552 is: 767,949.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,960 : 366,552 = 366,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,960/366,552 = 366,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,960x = 366,552 × 366,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,960x = 134,360,368,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,360,368,704/174,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,949.07
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