Finding the Third Proportional to 79,236 and 174,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,236 and 174,024 is: 382,204.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,236 : 174,024 = 174,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,236/174,024 = 174,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,236x = 174,024 × 174,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,236x = 30,284,352,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,284,352,576/79,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,204.46
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