Finding the Third Proportional to 176,148 and 264,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,148 and 264,258 is: 396,441.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,148 : 264,258 = 264,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,148/264,258 = 264,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,148x = 264,258 × 264,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,148x = 69,832,290,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,832,290,564/176,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,441.01
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