Finding the Third Proportional to 176,105 and 343,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,105 and 343,386 is: 669,566.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,105 : 343,386 = 343,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,105/343,386 = 343,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,105x = 343,386 × 343,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,105x = 117,913,944,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,913,944,996/176,105 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,566.14
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