Finding the Third Proportional to 176,190 and 366,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,190 and 366,972 is: 764,336.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,190 : 366,972 = 366,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,190/366,972 = 366,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,190x = 366,972 × 366,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,190x = 134,668,448,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,668,448,784/176,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,336.50
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