Finding the Third Proportional to 174,983 and 256,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,983 and 256,278 is: 375,341.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,983 : 256,278 = 256,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,983/256,278 = 256,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,983x = 256,278 × 256,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,983x = 65,678,413,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,678,413,284/174,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,341.68
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