Finding the Third Proportional to 175,264 and 274,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,264 and 274,578 is: 430,168.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,264 : 274,578 = 274,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,264/274,578 = 274,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,264x = 274,578 × 274,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,264x = 75,393,078,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,393,078,084/175,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,168.65
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