Finding the Third Proportional to 174,974 and 371,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,974 and 371,820 is: 790,118.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,974 : 371,820 = 371,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,974/371,820 = 371,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,974x = 371,820 × 371,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,974x = 138,250,112,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,250,112,400/174,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,118.03
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