Finding the Third Proportional to 175,232 and 274,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,232 and 274,530 is: 430,096.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,232 : 274,530 = 274,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,232/274,530 = 274,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,232x = 274,530 × 274,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,232x = 75,366,720,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,366,720,900/175,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,096.79
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