Finding the Third Proportional to 176,176 and 310,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,176 and 310,976 is: 548,917.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,176 : 310,976 = 310,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,176/310,976 = 310,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,176x = 310,976 × 310,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,176x = 96,706,072,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,706,072,576/176,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,917.40
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