Finding the Third Proportional to 176,052 and 384,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,052 and 384,366 is: 839,168.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,052 : 384,366 = 384,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,052/384,366 = 384,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,052x = 384,366 × 384,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,052x = 147,737,221,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,737,221,956/176,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,168.10
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