Finding the Third Proportional to 78,284 and 174,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,284 and 174,497 is: 388,958.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,284 : 174,497 = 174,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,284/174,497 = 174,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,284x = 174,497 × 174,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,284x = 30,449,203,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,449,203,009/78,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,958.19
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