Finding the Third Proportional to 176,068 and 343,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,068 and 343,316 is: 669,433.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,068 : 343,316 = 343,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,068/343,316 = 343,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,068x = 343,316 × 343,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,068x = 117,865,875,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,865,875,856/176,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,433.83
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