Finding the Third Proportional to 174,964 and 366,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,964 and 366,560 is: 767,965.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,964 : 366,560 = 366,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,964/366,560 = 366,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,964x = 366,560 × 366,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,964x = 134,366,233,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,366,233,600/174,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,965.03
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