Finding the Third Proportional to 350,082 and 386,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,082 and 386,174 is: 425,986.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,082 : 386,174 = 386,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,082/386,174 = 386,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,082x = 386,174 × 386,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,082x = 149,130,358,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,130,358,276/350,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,986.94
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