Finding the Third Proportional to 176,136 and 381,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,136 and 381,000 is: 824,141.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,136 : 381,000 = 381,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,136/381,000 = 381,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,136x = 381,000 × 381,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,136x = 145,161,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,161,000,000/176,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,141.57
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