Finding the Third Proportional to 176,064 and 373,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,064 and 373,944 is: 794,223.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,064 : 373,944 = 373,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,064/373,944 = 373,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,064x = 373,944 × 373,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,064x = 139,834,115,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,834,115,136/176,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,223.21
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