Finding the Third Proportional to 175,464 and 250,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,464 and 250,074 is: 356,409.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,464 : 250,074 = 250,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,464/250,074 = 250,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,464x = 250,074 × 250,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,464x = 62,537,005,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,537,005,476/175,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,409.32
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