Finding the Third Proportional to 176,046 and 264,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,046 and 264,911 is: 398,633.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,046 : 264,911 = 264,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,046/264,911 = 264,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,046x = 264,911 × 264,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,046x = 70,177,837,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,177,837,921/176,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,633.53
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