Finding the Third Proportional to 176,064 and 343,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,064 and 343,308 is: 669,417.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,064 : 343,308 = 343,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,064/343,308 = 343,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,064x = 343,308 × 343,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,064x = 117,860,382,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,860,382,864/176,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,417.84
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