Finding the Third Proportional to 176,050 and 384,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,050 and 384,358 is: 839,142.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,050 : 384,358 = 384,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,050/384,358 = 384,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,050x = 384,358 × 384,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,050x = 147,731,072,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,731,072,164/176,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,142.70
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