Finding the Third Proportional to 176,072 and 379,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,072 and 379,522 is: 818,057.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,072 : 379,522 = 379,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,072/379,522 = 379,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,072x = 379,522 × 379,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,072x = 144,036,948,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,036,948,484/176,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,057.09
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