Finding the Third Proportional to 174,998 and 383,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,998 and 383,894 is: 842,150.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,998 : 383,894 = 383,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,998/383,894 = 383,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,998x = 383,894 × 383,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,998x = 147,374,603,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,374,603,236/174,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,150.21
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