Finding the Third Proportional to 174,972 and 271,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,972 and 271,450 is: 421,125.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,972 : 271,450 = 271,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,972/271,450 = 271,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,972x = 271,450 × 271,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,972x = 73,685,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,685,102,500/174,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,125.11
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