Finding the Third Proportional to 174,962 and 381,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,962 and 381,514 is: 831,911.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,962 : 381,514 = 381,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,962/381,514 = 381,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,962x = 381,514 × 381,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,962x = 145,552,932,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,552,932,196/174,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,911.68
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