Finding the Third Proportional to 176,033 and 264,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,033 and 264,896 is: 398,617.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,033 : 264,896 = 264,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,033/264,896 = 264,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,033x = 264,896 × 264,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,033x = 70,169,890,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,169,890,816/176,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,617.82
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