Finding the Third Proportional to 174,969 and 367,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,969 and 367,560 is: 772,138.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,969 : 367,560 = 367,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,969/367,560 = 367,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,969x = 367,560 × 367,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,969x = 135,100,353,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,100,353,600/174,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,138.80
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