Finding the Third Proportional to 176,043 and 379,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,043 and 379,464 is: 817,941.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,043 : 379,464 = 379,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,043/379,464 = 379,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,043x = 379,464 × 379,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,043x = 143,992,927,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,992,927,296/176,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,941.79
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