Finding the Third Proportional to 176,106 and 343,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,106 and 343,388 is: 669,570.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,106 : 343,388 = 343,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,106/343,388 = 343,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,106x = 343,388 × 343,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,106x = 117,915,318,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,915,318,544/176,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,570.14
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