Finding the Third Proportional to 174,995 and 271,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,995 and 271,484 is: 421,175.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,995 : 271,484 = 271,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,995/271,484 = 271,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,995x = 271,484 × 271,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,995x = 73,703,562,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,703,562,256/174,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,175.25
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