Finding the Third Proportional to 176,039 and 380,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,039 and 380,136 is: 820,860.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,039 : 380,136 = 380,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,039/380,136 = 380,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,039x = 380,136 × 380,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,039x = 144,503,378,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,503,378,496/176,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,860.03
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