Finding the Third Proportional to 174,966 and 271,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,966 and 271,440 is: 421,108.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,966 : 271,440 = 271,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,966/271,440 = 271,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,966x = 271,440 × 271,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,966x = 73,679,673,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,679,673,600/174,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,108.52
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