Finding the Third Proportional to 174,985.31 and 368,646.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,985.31 and 368,646.19 is: 776,636.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,985.31 : 368,646.19 = 368,646.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,985.31/368,646.19 = 368,646.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,985.31x = 368,646.19 × 368,646.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,985.31x = 135,900,011,558.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,900,011,558.29/174,985.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,636.68
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