Finding the Third Proportional to 174,963 and 360,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,963 and 360,968 is: 744,716.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,963 : 360,968 = 360,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,963/360,968 = 360,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,963x = 360,968 × 360,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,963x = 130,297,897,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,297,897,024/174,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,716.87
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