Finding the Third Proportional to 174,984 and 361,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,984 and 361,633 is: 747,373.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,984 : 361,633 = 361,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,984/361,633 = 361,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,984x = 361,633 × 361,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,984x = 130,778,426,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,778,426,689/174,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,373.63
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