Finding the Third Proportional to 176,184 and 310,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,184 and 310,992 is: 548,948.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,184 : 310,992 = 310,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,184/310,992 = 310,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,184x = 310,992 × 310,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,184x = 96,716,024,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,716,024,064/176,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,948.96
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