Finding the Third Proportional to 176,016 and 415,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,016 and 415,076 is: 978,820.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,016 : 415,076 = 415,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,016/415,076 = 415,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,016x = 415,076 × 415,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,016x = 172,288,085,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,288,085,776/176,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,820.59
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