Finding the Third Proportional to 174,974 and 368,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,974 and 368,623 is: 776,589.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,974 : 368,623 = 368,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,974/368,623 = 368,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,974x = 368,623 × 368,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,974x = 135,882,916,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,882,916,129/174,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,589.19
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