Finding the Third Proportional to 176,184 and 366,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,184 and 366,960 is: 764,312.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,184 : 366,960 = 366,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,184/366,960 = 366,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,184x = 366,960 × 366,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,184x = 134,659,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,659,641,600/176,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,312.55
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