Finding the Third Proportional to 174,968 and 371,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,968 and 371,808 is: 790,094.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,968 : 371,808 = 371,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,968/371,808 = 371,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,968x = 371,808 × 371,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,968x = 138,241,188,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,241,188,864/174,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,094.13
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