Finding the Third Proportional to 176,218 and 367,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,218 and 367,028 is: 764,448.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,218 : 367,028 = 367,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,218/367,028 = 367,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,218x = 367,028 × 367,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,218x = 134,709,552,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,709,552,784/176,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,448.31
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