Finding the Third Proportional to 176,028 and 415,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,028 and 415,130 is: 979,008.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,028 : 415,130 = 415,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,028/415,130 = 415,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,028x = 415,130 × 415,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,028x = 172,332,916,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,332,916,900/176,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,008.55
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